alright so i downloaded J2SE 5.0 update 11 and i also dowloaded limewire basic but whenever i try to open the shortcut on my desktop the limewire icon pups up for a split second and then disappears and nothing happens. one of my friends already tried helping me and he couldnt figure it out any advice?

- thanks

Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Point #2 & 3 in Fixes for Limewire (sample image included at bottom of page.)

Delete the Shortcut on desktop. Go to the programs folder & open LW directly. If it opens ok, then create a new shortcut & send to desktop.

If that doesn't fix it, then try the other options in the link above such as changing compatibility mode.

okay i tried that and it seems that theres no file "C:/Documents and Setting/my account name/.limewire" the java updates fine [ i used the first link ] but when i get into my documents and settings on 'My Computer' i typed in the C:/Documents and Setting.... u know the deal for my account and it said there was no such file/folder

Same here

The link says point 2 & 3. Did you try both? Depending on your version of LW or if you'd previously deleted your prefs folder, you will find the folder in one or the other location. It's been about 2 years since the LW prefs folder was called .limewire ... all new versions will locate it in a different location.

well I have that same problem... I have downloaded both java and limewire multiple times now (deleting the old ones first) and I still have the same issue... I can't find a .limewire or limewire application folder anywhere... They don't exist on my computer... I have dial-up so downloading this many times is quite time consuming... Please help!

Download the "Offline" versions so you have the entire installer on your desktop. Installing via dial up is potentially hazardous whilst the installer awaits the data to arrive. Whereas installing from your computer when all the data is within the installer is much safer. Same applies to Java.

You will only have a limewire preferences folder if you have gone thru the set up stage of setting options at the end of installation. To find them, you really need to view my sample image carefully. Also, check the post before it which has a sample of finding the previous version of LW prefs. But if you are only a new user, then you will find the prefs folder in the application data folder which is HIDDEN.

I'd recommend using the Add/Remove control panel to remove all previous versions of Java, then install the newer version of Java; Download Java software from Sun Microsystems

So ... install Java first.

If still problems ... remove all versions of java & install this version. Java 1.5 (take the JRE)

Also check the tips for changing LW compatibility if it doesn't run properly: Fixes for Limewire (click on blue link)

BTW never use the add/remove control panel to uninstall LimeWire. It will not fully uninstal it & cause headaches. Instead, each LW installer will uninstall previous version at beginning of installation. Else, go to start menu > Programs > LW > Uninstall.

well I am already dling the java offline version, and already have the LW versions on my computer for offline installation.... Which brings up another question... I have two LW versions dled.. one is LWwin, and the other is LWwin-"full"... which should I use?

nm... it works now

alright in ur earlier post it said if ur only a new user then the folder will be hidden and to change it so u can see ur hidden files on ur search engine. well i cant find anything to change as a matter of fact i cant find anything relating to hidden files or folders whatsoever. im using an xp home so any ideas where i could switch it to see hidden folders?