i have windows xp and just got the latest version of limewire but i don't get any search results for anything I type in, spy sweeper has been disabled. Please help,

Is your LW connected properly (all green/blue connection bars)? If LW's connected, try the fixes below.

1. In LW go tools > options > searching > basic & check whether the 'show license warning' box is ticked. If it's ticked , untick it > Apply > ok...see if that makes any difference.

2. Problems with the search

3. Delete 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 LW's options, you'll have to go back through afterwards & reset things to the way you like them.
Vista users: LimeWire Pref Folder in Vista

If LW's not connected, try the fixes here.
If LW Will Not Connect
If nothing there helps, post back with your system details.

thank you Australia for helping me get my LW to connect. I had it awhile back, it worked fine. Then I deleted Java by mistake, reinstalled the new version when I reinstalled LW and the new version didn't work. 5 works beautifully. btw, was in Sydney in Feb/Mar and love your country. Have an African Grey parrot and loved the cockatoos that fly wild. Good day mate