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A Little More Help I did this and it allowed me to set my prefs. When I go to Tools>Options the options box flashes on the screen and then goes away. I am running 4.16.3 Any thoughts??:confused: |
will using this Pref folder trick help with my problem? I'll get downloading a song, and around 80% complete i get a Blue Screen, saying "windows has encountered a problem and is shutting down" and my computer restarts. after it restarts a window comes up saying "Windows restarted successfully after being shutdown improperly." it also has a "Show details" button, and when I click it shows that the files causing the error are in my "...\AppData\Local\Temp\" folder. Will using this "delete LimeWire in Pref folder" trick help in my problem? |
Something sounds like it's corrupted in the AppData\Local\Temp... Definately give the preference folder a try... |
I tried the Pref folder trick, and this problem still happened again. But i think i got it now. When it told me the errors were in the "...\AppData\Local\Temp\" folder it also told me of a error in the "..Windows\Minidump" file. thinking back this hadn't happened to me at all UNTIL i tried downloading a certain song, and midway thru, the blue error screen came up and all this started. after restarting and getting back on LimeWire, the song finished, but LimeWire popped up a box telling me this song might be a corrupted file. I deleted the song instantly, but it had already corrupted my files, i guess. So when i started checking over these error files that windows was telling me was causing the crashes, the"...Windows\Minidump" file showed that it had been created at 11:25 am the previous day....... the same time i got my first crash from the corrupted song i downloaded. I deleted the entire Minidump file, and everythings been smooth since.:xeri_ok1ani::xirokrotima: |
Yup, sounds like you got hit with some malware. Try finding a program that will help you find malicious software types (like Spybot: S&D) and also run a full scan with your virus software. Good luck! |
What is going on with Limewire right now is TOTALLY unacceptable. I followed Grandpa and for the first time Limewire loaded with the message of "loading internationalization support" HOWEVER, it would not connect to the network. So I closed it and restarted and now its back with the internationalization loading screen and stuck there. This is ridiculous, I hate this bloody fire and as soon as Ares starts working with Vista im going back to Ares. How can people pay for something that doesnt work?!?!? Why should I have to go through hell to try and make something work. This is crazy. Can someone also better explain how to find the .limewire file because I just cannot find it. Ive searched for it followed the instructions here with no luck. What could I be doing wrong? |
Well im having this EXACT same problem now. I have tried what the member Grandpa suggested and I deleted the appropriate limewire folder and for the first time Limewire opened with saying " Loading Internalization Support" However, Limewire refused to connect. So I closed it and upon opening it again the bloody thing is now back to sticking at "Loading Internationalization Support" Can anyone offer any help? I did not try installing the Java updates as im royally confused as to which one to install. Also I could not find the .limewire file so therefore I couldnt delete it. Why must users go through hell to have this thing work?? This is a disgrace frankly. Ares for Vista where are you?!?1 Thanks in advance for any help you guys are able to provide. Post merged because it contains some info not included in post #56. No need to post in more than 1 thread. Originally posted in http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...-finishes.html |
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Java SE Downloads The older Java version mentioned in other threads is one to install if you still have problems after installing the latest update. Even though it's an old version, it seems to have done the trick for people who have had trouble with the latest Java update. It's posted as an alternative to the latest update. You won't have a folder named .limewire unless you've used much older versions of LW in the past. The preferences folder used to be named .limewire in versions older than 4.9.34. Now the preferences folder is named LimeWire. If you don't want to use LW & would rather use Ares then that's up to you. You don't have to "go through hell to have this thing work":) We aren't developers here. Just volunteers who use LW. If you want to vent about LW I suggest you go to this other forum...some developers might read your post there. LimeWire Forums - Powered by vBulletin |
share with u not sure if I need start a new spead, but here is my situation, I used LW with W XP no problem at all, but after have a new laptop with Vista, things changed, LW stop working after I download 5 songs, it searchs but no result come back,connection was OK, had tried Gaundpa tips, didn't work, so I uninstall , re install, but same things happen again, it stops work after I download 2 songs, tried Gaundpa tips again, this time it works, thanks a lot, but I noticed something, when LW just search no result back, the icon for connection level was in red, and icon for sharing had a brick wall showing, can anyonw tell me what this is about? OS: Vista Premium Firewalls: Windows Vista Ram: 2GB Disk: 120GB Connection: Broadband Modem/Router: Netgear - wireless From: House (UK) LW Version:4:16.6 ISP: British Telecom Brick Wall: Yes Anti-virus: windows live one care |
problem opening limewire hi to everyone.i have windows vista and i'd never had a problem using it.but now when i double-click the desktop icon it doesn't even opens the program.it just shows the limewire picture and then nothing.i tried to reinstall it,i downloaded the latest java definitions the newest version of lw but still nothing.what can i do?:cantseeyou: |
Hi all. I'm having the issue with Limewire Basic on Vista where it can't create a settings directory. I've followed the guide to the Roaming folder, but there is nothing called Limewire in this folder. I noticed several people have had this problem as well, and couldn't find an answer to help. Has anyone found a reason for the limewire not showing in the roaming folder? |
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Preference folder in vista is found here C:\Users\your username\AppData\Roaming\LimeWire ß(Preference Folder) See the limewire link below for (how to show hidden files in vista) now you should see the LimeWire Folder |
I have the hidden folders unhidden, but for some reason when I get to the Roamer folder, there is no Limewire folder. I'm at work right now so I'll check when I get home, maybe shutting down the computer helped and for some magical reason it suddenly shows. Will let you know but I'm not expecting anything different! |
I've just got in and had a look. There is definatly no Limewire folder. There are other hidden folders showing, but no Limewire folder |
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Vista Limewire Hell! Ok... I've tried it all asked for help checked this, removed that, NOTHING I DO WILL ALLOW LIMEWIRE TO WORK ON VISTA. I have heard miles of advice. Nothing has worked. Is there someone out there with the definative answer? :bangh: |
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Go to LW's menu bar, Tools > Options > Advanced > Performance, and disable Ultrapeer and DHT and TLS. Then press apply. Then connect manually. If it connects, then can re-enable those performance options. To connect manually, click on File > disconnect. Wait 5 minutes, then File > connect. Else, first go to Tools > Options > Connections and disable connect on start up. Then try the File > Connect option. Since everybody's system is a little different, so the answers to their problems may be different. |
Can someone please tell me what this Error is for? I have Vista and I had to uninstall Limewire b/c it kept saying something about folder location.......This is the Error Message I was told to copy and paste: LimeWire version 4.16.6 Java version 1.6.0_01 from Sun Microsystems Inc. Windows Vista v. 6.0 on x86 Free/total memory: 31372536/33357824 com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader$StartupFailed Exception: .\lib\hashes (The system cannot find the file specified) at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.sanityCheck(G UILoader.java:286) at com.limegroup.gnutella.gui.GUILoader.load(GUILoade r.java:57) 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) STARTUP ERROR! If anyone can help me please email me @ *email address removed*.......I need Limewire back in my life!!! |
ok, my problem is that when I go in and want to change the themes on LW, it says there are none and I need to DL them. No problem, except the windows directions say to put the file in the themes folder of LW... Well, in my version (which I just downloaded from the site yesterday), doesn't have one and I'm lost, all I wanna do is make my LW program not so generic and showing all hidden files did nothing.. what shoulod I do? |
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working at the moment i have vista thanx for the fix hope it doesn't stop again |
i am having a problem when i search a song a yellow box appears on top of of the box n it says "only search results with a LW are official limewire comminication. more info.."" so i cant download cuz of dat i guess????? |
Vista/Themes Hi. I'm an old user who had xp, I now have Vista. I followed all your instructions to show hidden files and folders and I found themes but they won't apply. Any suggestions. Thanks |
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Still having same issue with Vista :bangh:Still having same issues with vista! Firewall detected put gave program full access to internet, still on getting 1 green bar. Infromation for previous post about OS etc is about the same OS I'm running. Please help! |
Unless you provide exactly System details - help us to help you (click on blue link) then we can't help you. You want to be lazy, so can we. We cannot help without details. Besides .. what does your problem have to do with this thread topic? Nothing right !! Just a lazy place to stick your little problem. What is it with forum rules that nobody wants to read them, yet want help. New users are shown links to the forum rules 'at least 3' times before their first post. *sighs* |
Thank you! It worked! For those who dont know or couldnt find the "preference folder", the folder "Limewire" IS the preference folder. After you clicked Roaming, you see a bunch of program files, look for "Limewire", be brave and delete it (yes within the Limewire folder there are other crap in it, dont worry, just DELETE it). |
hopethisworks...imnewhopeallthishelp...helps...wis hmeluck...orLWwillmakemeevergoonthecomputeragain.. .to lazy to use spacebar...sorry |
6 of one, 1/2 dozen of the other... This worked for me but......now I have to re download everything! Sigh.... |
Hey there. New here to the LW help hotline and wanted to say theres alot of great information in here from people who have obviously had alot of problem solving experience to be able to naviagate through all these tough problems. I myself just got my Hp laptop, dv6000 with vista OS, and am running into a small problem I was wondering if anyone knew a quick solution to. I have LW pro,which i paid for, and iTunes. I have been able to sucessfully download music but when i go to iTunes under the shared option on the left hand side of the window where it shows "johnsons Limewwire Tunes", when i click on it a window pops up saying that that shared library is not compatable with the latest version of iTunes that is out right now< which is the one I am operating with. Does anyone know how i can get my LW and itunes to work together happily and to be compatable again like I use to always have with my last computer before I had vista. Would greatly appretate any help for this 1st time poster. |
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[QUOTE] :aweof:Wrong topic thread. This thread is about Vista preferences and where to find them & delete them if necessary. http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...lies/smile.gif Thank you much for the tip. I got rid of iTunes 7.7.1 and downloaded 6.0 off freehippo.com. Unfortunetly the software was bogus and it wiped my iPod clean of all its music. Luckly i used my back up ipod first to make sure nothing bad happened to my 160GB. Only question now is where can i find a ligitamite place to download an older version of itunes so LW will be compatable and I can move on to bigger and better LW questions, solutions and experiences. Thanx again:Smilywais: |
Hello All. I Have Been Using Limewire For Many Years An Never Had A Problem But When I Tried To Connect Today It Wouldnt Let Me. It Keeps Saying Limewire Is Connecting But Nothin Ever Happens. Ive Done Everything Possible To Fix It. Does Any1 Else Know Wat I Can Do To Fix It? |
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Omg, thank you... I've been trying to figure this out for 3 hours. Thought it was my windows firewall, than my mcaffee firewall... .... Problem only started last Saturday, on a update i'm guessing. I've used limewire for years, and never had problem before. |
It worked it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D |
In order to find the preference folder in Vista you will first have to enable show hidden files and folders. You can do this by clicking on Start/User Name (Attachment #1)/Organize/ in the drop down window choose Folder and search Options in the next drop down window choose View and put a tick mark in in the Show hidden files and folders. Then click apply to folders. (Attachment #2) GUYS, I AM ABLE TO MAKE THE HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS VISIBLE. WHAT ARE THESE ATTACHEMENT, PLEASE HELP. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THESE ATTACHEMENT WHICH ARE ATTACHED AT ZIP FILES. Once that is done the AppData file will show up click on it then choose Roaming. In the window that shows up right click on the LimeWire file and delete it. ( Attachment #3) I AM NOT ABLE TO FIND THIS APPDATA FILE. WHERE WILL IT COME AND HOW WILL IT COME. CANT FIND ROAMING AND ALL PLEASE HELP Attached Thumbnailshttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/attach...sta-1-user.png Attached Fileshttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/images/attach/zip.gif#2 Search Opt.zip (66.3 KB, 1291 views)http://www.gnutellaforums.com/images/attach/zip.gif#3 Limewire.zip (29.4 KB, 1193 views) |
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Preference Folder (otherwise known as LimeWire Folder) Vista users look here C:\Users\your\username\Appdata\Roaming\LimeWire If you have shown all hidden files you will see your appdata folder How to Show Hidden Files In Vista http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial130.html |
I just wanted to say thank you to Grandpa for the help! I had problems getting connected to LimeWire for the past few weeks, and your above suggestion worked. Now, I can connect just as well as I did before. Thanks again! |
grandpa you bomb that worked |
Thanks this helped a lot. =D |
Im officially about 5 minutes away from throwing my laptop across the room at an innocent unsuspecting wall. i have vista. it worked. it worked well. then the connection went from 5 bars to 4, and down from there over a period of weeks. i would buy limewire pro in the hope that theyll fix the problem for me, but i dont see the point if the connection problem cant be fixed. |
Pro will NOT fix connection problems. If it will not connect properly with LW Basic, Pro will not help. I see this is your first post chloriform07. :) Perhaps you can go to the Connection Problems - Gnutella Forums section of forums & create a new thread & give these details: System details - help us to help you (click on blue link) & explain your problem. :) Remember to try these options: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/connec...t-connect.html as sometimes one or a combination of these suggestions works. ;) |
Sweet five bar rapture its cool, i figured out the problem. its an installation error in the newer versions. had to go through and delete the hidden limewire folder in the roaming file and then reinstall it using the launch icon. took me a couple........ months, but im back in buisness and posted an explanation for vista users. Ty bro. |
How Do you change themes using vista The filepath in vista is not the same as in xp.. |
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holy crud... that guy that said the whole limewire folder was the pref. folder is a lifesaver... my limewire have come back to life!!!!!! thank you so much Atheletica... and Grandpa, because without him i couldn't see the file in the first place.... so after 4 months i am finally back in business W000000T =-) |
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