1. Use the add/remove programs control panel & see if LW is listed, if yes, then choose remove.
2. Run this small simple utility to clean up the system:
Crap Cleaner
3. Download & install the "OFFLINE" version of Java which is between 13-15 MB in size (be sure to choose the
Offline version), then install.
Download Java software from Sun Microsystems (click on this link)
4. Delete your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is
closed; instructions here:
Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)
5. Install this OFFLINE installer version of LW:
http://www9.limewire.com/download/LimeWireWin-full.exe