BBird,

I agree, and I have been sharing everything ( at least my files ) with the group. That is not the problem.

What I do is save all the downloads to one directory until they are checked, cropped, and editted if needed, then I move them into a shared directory.

I have all kind of editing equipment and make a lot of my own .mp3's, I don't want an unfinished product to be posted. That is another reason for the removed directory.

I just want my downloads to go to a simple file called c:\mp3-downloads\. Sometimes it works for a session, but then reverts back to c:\documents\joeblabla\downloads\shared\blabla ...

Any program that I use that works ( not too many around anymore ) as advertised, I support. The $ 9.50 was well worth it. The people that helped me with their shared files I hope will be helped by mine.

Also, watch out for my "(my remixes)", clearly marked. They will usually make you laugh. As a retired broadcast engineer with heavy ties into production, I still have the equipment - the ear - and the time to play around.

Thanks,

SWJ

swj,

you earlier mentioned that lw moved a directory? i don't think lw can move directories.

i tried to reproduce your problem, again, and it always works. i am wondering whether it has something to do with your system. i am using NTFS and doing frequent maintenance.

regarding the sharing: please also share the files as you download them. the gnutella network heavily relies on the same file being available from multiple sources.

Ok, this is a bit more complicacted than I originally thought. I was wondering, could you post your specs?

Than maybe someone with similiar specs can try to reproduce the problem.

What I said was "then I move them into a shared directory". I don't move the directory. I move the files.

I have just completed another test of what I described as a problem, and I can get it to duplicate everytime. I don't know why you can't.

Basically, I made two directories when I started using the program. MP3 and MP3-downloads. MP3-Downloads did work as a host directory for the downloads using the shareware program, but fails under the purchased program. Error message states "Invalid directory for saving files".

I also attempted to make MP3 ( my shared directory ), my download directory also. It also gave me the error message "invalid directory".

My only choice is to use the default directory selected by Limeware.

Thanks,

SWJ

Windows Xp, 2 Mhz Intell, cable modem, P4 512k 478 pin, 80Gb HD ... I don't know anything else that might be important.

When I made the last test, all other programs were closed and Limewire was the only app. running.

Tnx,

SWJ

hmm.. maybe it has something to do with installing pro after /over free limewire?

did you uninstall free limewire before installing pro?

maybe you could try to get rid of everything limewire related

• uninstall limewire
• get rid of the .limewire folder in your Documents and Settings/username folder
• trash the 'limewire' folder in 'Programs and Files'

and then clean reinstall pro.

I have no problem doing that, in fact should have thought of it before.

Does anyone know if I can re-download for free after uninstalling it. That is the only problem with not having a startup disc.

I'll wait for a reply before attempting the re-install.

Tnx,

SWJ

UPDATE

Re-installed, same problem. NEXT.

I have Mas OS X, so I can't try to duplicate your problem...

The only suggestions I can really give are to trash your LW preferences, and if the problem still persists, try uninstalling LW, trashing everything of LW, and then reinstalling.

Maybe someone with XP knows a solution?

What I found:

Lime wants to create the directory ( folder ). It also wants the download directory to be a sub-directory.

The way I had it that wasn't working right was:
c:\mp3 (for shared files)
c:\mp3-downloads (for downloaded files)

The way it will work now is:
c:\mp3 (for shared files)
c:\mp3\downloads (for downloaded files) (*)

(*) directory created by limewire.

Anyhow, much easier for me to check and move the files.

SWJ

What I do is to let LW put the shared music downloaded in its shared folder, then I review each song to my satisfaction.
If all is good and the songs meets my standards I then copy it into a different personal folder. That way I know that they are safe. It's an extra step and it's just a band aid but it works for me.
That's All.