i am wanting to decode from limewire songs from mp3 to wav but the decoder is not finding the files anyone can help??

Most audio players can convert from mp3 to wav. Perhaps it's the directory level you're having issues with or, the files are being shared & the converter is having problems dealing with that. Go to your LW Library window, select Saved Files folder & press the Explore button. Sample image here: Using Library Explore button to access downld folder (click on link) & then copy/cut & paste or drag & drop to a new location. Then use your converter to open them from there. The default location for your downlds is C:\Documents and Settings\"your account name"\Shared