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Old February 13th, 2008
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Exclamation Need help with LW! Everytime I shut LW down, after a few seconds, it pops back up ???

I need help!!! Whenever I open my computer, my LW opens up by itself. I checked the options and LW was not to start whenever I start my computer. Everytime I shut LW down, after a few seconds, it pops back again. It's like that it automatically opens by itself without me clicking to open it. Need help!!!
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Old February 14th, 2008
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Sounds like you're infected.Check out the thread below for a couple of different fixes.
2 probs (LW keeps restarting & can't access options)

Also try the fix that worked for sirios in the thread below.
Starts on its own/ options folder won't open (possible fix)

If nothing helps, go to one of the malware removal sites listed in the first thread

There are heaps of infected files on the network. Always make sure that you're using a good antivirus program. Keep it updated & use it to scan every file that you download, before opening the file.
WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!
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Old February 16th, 2008
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Ive read the other users who have the same problem as mine. I read everything that proves if i am really infected. When I press CTRL+ALT+DELETE nothing would happen! I really don't know what to do by now!!! I really need help!!! I want this problem to be fixed as soon as possible!!! LW popping up everytime I close it annoys me alot!!!
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Old February 16th, 2008
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Angry I am having the same problem.

I am also having the same problem as you. I have a hidden folder called ' (apostrophe) Located in c:\windows\fonts\' and it fills up with .zip files, about 750 of them that only totals 3MB. I have deleted the items in the folder and the folder itself and it keeps coming back and filling up.

My LimeWire also re-loads itself within 30 or so seconds of closing it. Also I can not access the options in LimeWire, it only flashes on the screen and goes away.

I can access my task manager just fine.

I have tried uninstalling Limewire with the brute uninstaller and re-installing... no change.

I'm still trying to figure out how to fix this problem. If I figure it out I will post my results.

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Old February 18th, 2008
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I can access the options in Limewire, I cannot open the task manager. This may sound weird but, can you tell me how to open c:\windows\fonts\'? What application shall I use??
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Old February 19th, 2008
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Did you try the fixes in the threads I linked to in post #2 (BFU, system restore, scan with AVG, vundofix)? Even if you can access options, those fixes might still help with LW popping up. There's another fix in the 'viruses you should be aware of' thread.

If nothing's helping then you should go to one of the help sites, which are listed in the first link in post #2. Those places deal with malware issues every day...they're specialists.

If you can't open C:\Windows\fonts, I've got no idea which app to use...it opens for me when I double click on it
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Old February 20th, 2008
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I fixed my computer!!

Solution:

I went to AVG Free Advisor - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and downloaded their free trial software, ran it about 4 times on the full scan and had it delete every problem it found. Then I re-installed LimeWire and everything is working like a champ now.

No more secret c:\windows\fonts\' folder. LimeWire stays closed when I close it. I can access the options window now.

Lesson learned... antivirus software alone is not enough. I thought I was covered. I guess not!


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Old February 24th, 2008
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thanx dude!!! U totally rock!!! Ill try to download it.. thnx for your help man!!!
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