im having this new problem, i was downloading a lot of files when my pc crashed, when it was back up my downloads had disappear and a message telling me to export em from the incomplete files section so i went there and restarted all the files but the files never downloaded just stayed in looking for sources so i decided to cancel them...

i canceled all the files and restarted LW but the files keept reappearing no matter how many times i canceled em, so i went to the incomplete in LW delete em there and then in the folder and the files are still reappearing in the download section even if there are no files anywhere.

so i uninstalled and reinstalled, deleteing all folder relate to LW in the process and even then the ghost files still appear in the download section of LW, it just broken i dunno what to do the only thing i can think is messing with the reg and deleting all instances of LW...

is anyone know how to fix it pls tell me

Find the incomplete folder, delete it! The entire folder, not the contents. Only do this whilst LW is closed. Might also be wise to delete your LW preferences folder: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/window...tml#post183932

thnks u, i had done the first part but i had completely forgotten about the application data since i usually dont show hidden folders... it wasnt until i readt about it that i remembered it and was able to easily deleted.

that totally fix it. thnks a lot.

The Problem

For about a fort-night I've had an issue where if I start a download, then cancel it, the file continues to download. The file is not shown in the downloads pane, but the summary bit (eg “1@ 12kbs”) shows the download continuing. If you exit Limewire before the down completes and restart, the download reappears in the downloads pane. Interestingly once a download completes, it does not reappear on restart.

Things I’ve tried:

- Have reinstalled Limewire Pro and even installed earlier versions (and version 5.x [which I’m not a fan of]). Have also uninstalled limewire and Java, deleted any leftover files and folders (hidden ones too), run Registry Cleaners, then re installed everything.
- Have restored settings folders from backup.
- Have done scans using Spybot, Sophos, Ad-aware, AVG and ZoneAlarm.
- Have looked through forums and google. Am not seeing the behavior some mention where files can’t be deleted. Have seen the odd entry from folk who seem to have had the same problem.

Could this be something about entries not being deleted from downloads.dat file? Have used limewire for years prior to this with no problems.

I’d really appreciate help on this.

Background stuff

I’ve just provided stuff I reckon is relevant.

Program and OS:
1. Name and version of your Gnutella program? LimeWire Pro. Various versions tried. Have used 4.18.8 for months until issue showed up. Also tried 5.1.2 and older versions too.
Java = 1.6.0_13
OS version? XP Pro SP3

3. Is this a your 1st try at using the program or is this a new problem with an experienced user? Have been a happy LimewirePro user for 5+ years.

Your computer:
4. What firewalls you have? ZoneAlarmPro
5. How much ram? 3GB
6. Hard Disk space available? GB’s available
7. What security programs are you using (antivirus etc)? Sophos, AVG, Ad- Aware, AVG

Your Network Connection:
8. Connection type? broadband,
15. Has anything in your setup changed recently?

I can’t link the problem to a specific change or event. I do wonder if it was a file I downloaded via LW, but that suspicious file was shredded (manually using shredding software).

Perhaps I'm jumping to conclusions, but does sound like a junk file ... despite cancelling from download window continues to download each time LW is opened. 'IF' it is the same, only answer is to (a) cancel from download window, & then (b) close LW, (c) delete the incomplete folder itself.

'If' it is the same file in question you are dealing with & I have myself, not sure if it affects files around it, but could remove the other decent incomplete files from the incomplete folder before deleting it. After deleting the incomplete folder, create a new one of same name, then return the other incomplete files inside.

I presume you've seen this Virus thread: Typical virus spam file sizes - Make a note of them (click on blue link to see). This does not list every single virus or junk file, but does list the most commonly found ones to be aware of.

Thanks for your reply LOTR.

Yes have seen alot of posts from folk such as yourself on this and have noted the typical fake files (have had experience of the 5611 Kb one on other occasions but not recently).

Just to clarify a few points. Really have deleted ALL files/folders related to Limewire and tried to start with a clean slate. Hasn't worked. Should also point out that I've had this problem trying to download many different audio files. So it's not a case of me trying to get the same file. Any file I now try to download seems to give me this issue. If I delete the downloads.dat it creates a new one, but the problem persists.

I had tried before, but just retried your advice of shreding the Incomplete folder, then recreating it. Even then, starting with the new empty Incompletes folder, whatever I try to download, I get the issue.

Another point that might be relevant (but could be coincidence) in recent files I've downloaded, while I've been able to play files using WMP once completed, I don't know that I have been able to play them during downloading with the limewire player. I do recall warnings about "unplayable files". Just to experiment, I just downloaded a file, which I can play using WMP, but leaving it in the Saved Files folder, can't launch from within LW using the LW player...that's weird eh?

Not too sure where to go from here.

i have the same issue from time to time, but i worked my way around it by, instead of caneclling off the bat, i pause it, click explore to find the file, delete it and then cancel it... its a hassle but it gets rid of the file for good.

Yes thanks for that Meromex, it works for me too. I'm intrigued by the phrase 'time to time' in your message. Does that mean you sometimes fix the issue (or it goes away for periods?)