You wrote: There is indeed (a way to completely uninstall Limewire), - but all information is stored in the ".limewire" directory. It usually doesn't make sense to reinstall it but delete that directory instead.

I'm confused: If I delete that directory, I lose all my current requested downloads. Then, I would have to reinstall the program. I'm having trouble interpreting what you are suggesting I do (and don't do). Thanks.........