I've read the other posts about having trouble getting lw to open past 12%, but i'm also have trouble with dowloading java 5.11. Any ideas??

You might take a look at the link below. Seems to be helping a lot of other people.

Vista Limewire Fix Once And For All!!!

Try these fixes if above is no help.

Try uninstalling all versions of Java from the add/remove programs and then re-install the JRE 5.11 offline version....
Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11

If that does not help with your problem try deleting your preference folder/s...
Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should
LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

Supply these details If all else fails.
System details - help us to help you -> Provide these details when you post!!!.

What problems are you having with Java?? Just Make sure you UNINSTALL ALL VERSIONS BEFORE you dn/ld the above version.

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did you uninstall the version you have if not go to add & remove programs and if you did try try another version here http://jave.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp or Archive: Download Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 Update 11