Which version of LW are you using (in LW click on Help > about LW if you're not sure)?

Are you fully connected to the network (all green connection bars in the bottom left corner of LW)?

Have you used any other versions of LW before?


Providing LW is properly connected to the network:

1. LW 4: In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it's ticked , untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference.

LW 5: In LW go tools > options > security. Click on the Settings button, next to Warning Messages > untick the box referring to license > ok. Click ok on the main options page.

2. Problems with the search

3. Delete LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within LW's options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things to the way you like them.
Vista users: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

4. LW 4: Disable all options (TLS, DHT, UP capablilties) within LW's tools > options > advanced > performance. Click Apply > ok to save the change.

LW 5: In LW tools > options > advanced > super really advanced > performance. Disable ultrapeer capabilities, connecting to DHT & also TLS > ok.


If LW isn't properly connected to the network, please give us your system details: System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!