can anyone help, I updated to java virtual machine 5.0 and afterwards limewire launches and after I start sharing files everything slows down ie. mouse pointer is really erratic also I checked my cpu performance in task manager and it is pegged at 100% after uninstalling jvm5.0 and reinstalling my older version of jvm everything seems to work like normal any answers? anyone? i'm using windows xp and limewire pro version4.0.8

Without knowing your LW or OS version, then if things are more stable with LW 1.4.x then stick with that one.

I might be having the same problem, though since i updated java i can't start Limewire... I double click and get an hourglass for a few secs then nothing.

Try upgrading to LimeWire 4.2. We develop LimeWire using the latest version of Java (Java 5, or 1.5 -- both the same) and haven't heard of or seen any problems. In fact, using the latest version of Java generally helps.

As far as LW freezing on start -- try uninstalling & reinstalling it. Also try going to Control Panel and uninstalling Java & going to java.com and reinstalling it.

can somebody help me i'm using lime wire 4.2.3 pro in windows xp after i upgraded java to 5.0 lime wire eats up all my cpu usage after it starts sharing files i uninstalled java 5.0 and reinstalled the version on the lime wire download page works fine now but why can't i use java 5.0?

I've just installed Limewire 4.2.3 running in Windows XP Home Ed. My cursor (sometimes but not always) moves slowly and erratically, like carics, as I move my mouse around. I'm using jre 1.5.0. Any ideas please? The good news though, for the first time my scrolling wheel works with Limewire!

You wouldn't be the 1st person to have an issue with Java 1.5. Uninstall it & instead install Java 1.4.2: http://www.java.com/en/download/windows_automatic.jsp

Thanks for that Lord of the Rings.