OK i turn on LW and the little window pops up and its says its loading like usual then when the window dissapears and limewire is suppose to come up nothing happens i tried re downloading it the offline and online version i tried both off and online java i tried deleting the folders and restarting computer i tried my firewall everything is good i also tried i have windows xp home edition 2002 my firewall and spyware has exceptions for limewire..what do i do? IS THERE A WAY TO DELETE THE THINGS I DOWNLOADED ON LIMEWIRE IN MY LIBRARY? WITHOUT GOING ONTO LIMEWIRE. SO WHEN I DOWNLOAD LIMEWIRE IT DOESNT SAY UNPACKING FILES.


i have tried everything that i can find what is wrong?

i have also tried the windows task manager and going to prosesses and turning off limewire there 2 i have also downloaded frostwire and limewire 1.13 1.12 and 1.10 and none of those versions work either.

LimeWire version 4.12.11
Java version 1.5.0_11 from Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows XP v. 5.1 on x86
Free/total memory: 31714056/33357824

java.lang.RuntimeException: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\mark\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:881)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Initializer.initialize( Initializer.java:115)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:49)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Nativ e Method)
at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Unknow n Source)
at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(Un known Source)
at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Unknown Source)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.Main.main(Main.java:44)
Caused by: java.io.IOException: could not create preferences directory: C:\Documents and Settings\mark\.limewire
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.setUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:792)
at com.limegroup.gnutella.util.CommonUtils.getUserSet tingsDir(CommonUtils.java:879)
... 7 more

STARTUP ERROR!




FILES IN CURRENT DIRECTORY:
C:\Program Files\LimeWire\.NetworkShare
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\clink.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-httpclient.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-logging.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\commons-net.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\COPYING
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\daap.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\data.ser
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\donotremove.htm
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hashes
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1024.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1068.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid140.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1448.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1588.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1724.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1832.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1904.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1936.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid1944.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid216.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2164.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2192.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2204.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2224.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2292.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2312.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid240.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2428.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid244.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2476.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2664.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2720.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2768.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2800.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid288.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2940.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid2956.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3000.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3008.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3028.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3036.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3112.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3180.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3184.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3268.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3288.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3424.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3472.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3504.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3516.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3544.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3552.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3564.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3576.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3604.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3620.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3632.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3636.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3656.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3760.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3784.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3868.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid3960.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid4000.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid460.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid468.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid484.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid504.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid792.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid808.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid820.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid836.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid848.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid888.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid896.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid904.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\hs_err_pid980.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\i18n.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\icu4j.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\id3v2.jar
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SIZE: 94430

C:\Program Files\LimeWire\install.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jcraft.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jl011.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\jmdns.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\language.prop
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire On Startup.lnk
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.ico
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire20.dll
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\log4j.properties
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\looks.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundle.properties
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\MessagesBundles.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\mp3sp14.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\pmf.ico
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\ProgressTabs.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\root
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\SOURCE
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\spacer.gif
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\themes.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\tritonus.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\uninstall.exe
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\unpack.log
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\update.ver
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\vorbis.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsFirewall.dll
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xerces.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml-apis.jar
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C:\Program Files\LimeWire\xml.war
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WholeinYou Hi.
It sounds like possably a corrupt java download, &/or L/W Prefs folder prob
First! close L/W completly, then Go,
START/My Computer/local disc C:/ Documents & settings/Your User Name/Application Data
Now Delete the LimeWire Folder.
If you cant find Application Data Folder,GO to Tools/folder Opions,& tick,show hidden folders,
You can put the setting back afterwoods to protect your computer.

note: You will have to reset your, Tools/options in L/W Later.

Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6 Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Follow thease instructions exactly.

Dont forget to reset your options in L/W, Licence warning n stuff.

Your feedback will help others
Any Problems Shout.
Peace.

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mickjapa108

how do i do this??

"Dont forget to reset your options in L/W, Licence warning n stuff."

Go to Tools > Options > Searching > Lisence warning and make sure the box is not ticked and then select apply....

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If you dont live for something...
You die for nothing...

in limewire? couse i cant open it.

i think a file i downloaded off of limewire is making my limewire not work couse i was downloading something when it shut down and when i search the files were my limewire library is my computer windows pops up and stops the search and says its has incountered a problem and needs to close. and it doesnt let me search any further. what can i do?

Did you follow micjapa108 instructions and uninstall all versions of Java. If you did not you need to.

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A little common sense goes a long way

Later Grandpa

OK WholeinYou.
Looking back I see you have also downloaded, "frostwire and limewire 1.13 1.12 and 1.10" (whatever they are).
Sounds like things have become jumbled.

Follow thease instructions exactly.
So you need to Go, Start/All Programs/LimeWire n Uninstall all L/W versions +
any frostwire versions.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now Go to, Start/Search/click on all files n folders/more advanced options/
n make sure, case sensitive, is not ticked. (all other boxes should be ticked)
Now!!, Put limewire in box, (all or part of file name) & click search.
Delete everything found, including Prefetch folder, (I mean everything)
Now!! Reapete Same, for frostwire.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Re BOOT Your computer NOW.
Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6 Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
When Download is completed.
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.
Now!! Use this link to download latest L/W version using the off line installer
http://www.limewire.com/
If you need help, Shout,If it fixed your problem or not, Feedback helps others.
Peace.

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