Limewire won't load.

oldiebutgoodie · #1 (**permalink**) April 5th, 2008

Limewire won't load. It used to but no longer. I have uninstalled & reinstalled and still will not load.

birdy · #2 (**permalink**) April 6th, 2008

Try updating your Java: Java SE Downloads
Download the JRE offline installer & remove any other Java versions before installing this one.

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, try compatibility mode for XP.

Do you have Alcohol software installed? If so, look here.
LW starts then close, log: resolve_virtual_call

Otherwise, 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