Can't Get Program to Load

[jackdiamondback]

All of a sudden, the program will not load. I have Pro 4.18.8. When I click on the icon, I can see the inrerface flash and that's it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled Java, deleted all Limewire files, folder and registry entries, redownloaded the installer and reinstalled. Still nothing. I am using XP home and it is up to date. I have Qwest broadband and am using their proprietary router. I have 2MB ram and a 120 GB HD. I have turned off the Windows firewall. I use AVG virus protection,which I also turned off. Any help will be appreciated. I have Vista on my laptop and have not had this problem using the same router and broadband service.

[birdy]

When you reinstall Java, are you downloading the JRE offline installer & removing other Java versions from your computer (add/remove programs), before installing the update?
Java SE Downloads

Otherwise, try deleting LW's preferences folder when LW's properly closed. See point 3 here & also point 2 if you've used older versions of LW in the past (there could be a folder in either location).
Fixes for LimeWire
This will change all of your settings within options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things. If you're not sure of your settings, go through LW's tools > options & write them all down, so that you can reset things later.
Vista users: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

If that doesn't help, right click on the LW icon > properties > compatibility. Try running in compatibility mode for Win 2000 or NT. Vista users, right click the LW icon & run as adminstrator & also try compatibility mode for XP.

Do you have Alcohol software installed? If so, look here.
LW starts then close, log: resolve_virtual_call

You could also try the advice here: FIX: LimeWire won't start or closes immediately

[jackdiamondback]

I have the most recent version of Java. I completely uninstalled it, got rid of all other versions. I downloaded offline and installed it from my download folder. It is 6.10. How am I supposed to get to "LW's tools > options" when I can't bring the program up? That is the problem I'm having, the program will not load. I see the LW interface flash on the screen and that's it.

[Lord of the Rings]

Check points 5 & 6 also in the Fixes for LimeWire link Birdy gave you. If not work then ...


1. Did you try also reinstalling LimeWire? Go to Start Menu -> All Programs -> LW -> Uninstall. Then run either one or both of these utilities: (a) Microsoft Windows Install Clean Up, __ (b) Crap Cleaner. __ These will clean the system Registry for you.

2. If you have any LW preferences folder, delete it: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html

3. Then install 'this' OFFLINE version of LW http://www9.limewire.com/download/LimeWireWin-full.exe

4. Remember for VISTA, you need to set the installer to Run as Admin I think, and probably the program also. If still opening issues, change compatibility mode of LW also as suggested at beginning.

[jackdiamondback]

I did what you recommended and still the same. I see it flas on the screen.

[jackdiamondback]

I unintalled and reinstalled to Limewire/2. Zip. I have tried every fix that others have recommended.

[wclaytor]

I've followed all advice and have the same problem. I'm running XP Home edition and LW Pro 4.12.6 and haven't had problems in years. Yesterday I click the LW icon and nothing. Followed all advice, nothing. Anything else that I can try, short of a grenade?

[fishigan]

I,m running LW pro 4.18.8 on XP Pro. The LW logo flashes up and thats it!! Same problems as above. Tried everything suggested so far. Still no go.