1. Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.) or for Vista see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

2. A couple tips to try: (a) Problems with the search, __ (b) Hostiles List, __ (c) Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link)

3. Try to stay clear of fakes & other spammed files: Virus thread: Typical virus spam file sizes - Make a note of them (click on blue link to see)