I'm running windows XP and I have tried downloading the Limewire basic several times now and I cannot get the program to start. I have used LM in the past on this same computer without problems until recently. I have installed LM and removed it several times to keep a child from accidently down loading items that they should not have. I have tried all of the fixes suggested with no luck. I click on the icon and get the hour glass for a couple of seconds and that all that it will do......Thanks

Try updating your Java: Java Downloads for All Operating Systems - Sun Microsystems
Download the offline installer & remove any other Java versions (via Control Panel) before installing this one. Restart your computer after installing the new Java.

Next, 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 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

Thanks a bunch deleteing the Java and reinstalling it fixed the problem, I clicked the icon and limewire is up and running........Good JOb

I have the same problem. LW will start for a second or two (I can see the process on Task Manager) and then stop. I have tried all the fixes but they don't work. It was working fine until I installed Adobe Technical Communications Suite.