And the uninstaller is not there? Go to the Programs folder on the computer, find LimeWire program folder, open it, see if uninstaller is inside. If yes, open & uninstall.

If not, try the Add/Remove Programs control panel. If still nothing & even if you are able to uninstall using the add/remove c.p., remove the LW program folder to the trash & empty. Then run this utility: Crap Cleaner. This will help clean up the system, removing the LW registry bits. Removing LW using either of these ways does need a running of this utility. The utility may also find some older out of date registry bits from other programs, let it do its job, it is a very trusty program recommended at most technical support sites (choose Registry section when running).

After this, you should be able to install the new LW version. You 'might' wish to use this process, up to you: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/333278-post2.html