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Default Limewire Freezes At First Startup After Install

It won't let me go past the first screen of configurations it just freezes and when i click continue it wont respond!
Version 5.5.13
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Try this Reinstallation Technique, note the first LW offline download link is not functioning presently, use the 2nd one.
Make sure you delete the LW preferences also.
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i tried that has not worked at all
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You've tried deleting your LW preferences folder, changing compatibility mode & setting both Java & LW each to Run as Administrator? Fixes for Limewire (click on blue link). . Try setting up a test account on computer & see if LW works there.
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yes deleted prefference folder and not sure how to change compatibility mode and set both to run as admin
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Have a look at this sample image (ie: right-click the LW program or shortcut & choose Properties & then Compatibility tab from the menu):


You may need to swap between compatibility options & see if 'any' one of them works for you. Do this whilst LW is CLOSED.

As for setting up a test account, if you are not sure how to do, let us know.
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Okay it loads but now it won't let me get past the configs!
I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 32 and Limewire Basic 5.5.13
Please help me!
Also don't know how to set up a test account!

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... Also don't know how to set up a test account!
Go to Control Panel > User accounts > create a new account
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...tml#post229394

Have you tried changing compatibility mode? Keep trying different options, there are many for Windows 7. Sorry this has been such a nuisance for you.

Limewire Freezes At First Startup After Install-create-new-account-windows.gif (click thumbnail to see larger view)

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Okay i will try the new account thing and have tried all compatibility things but none work
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nothing works it still won't let me get past the settings screen
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