After a few downloads LimeWire freezes

WOODY2078 · #1 (**permalink**) February 23rd, 2009

I downloaded the new limewire and after a few downloads it freezes can someone please help.. and btw I am not that good with computers.. so please put things in layman's terms

Thanks

Lord of the Rings · #2 (**permalink**) February 23rd, 2009

Try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Instructions for deleting the LW prefs folder
Or for Vista see http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...der-vista.html & remove the entire limewire folder. However LW program must be closed at that time.

chrimarnz · #3 (**permalink**) March 4th, 2009

I have a similar problem. Just upgraded to LimeWire Pro 5.1.1 after using pro 4.18 quite successfully. 5.1 loads and connects fine however, when I go to search or download, without fail, after a couple of minutes, the computer throws a fit and turns itself off in an instant! It only ever does this when I load the new LimeWire. I tried deleting the preferences as suggested but it made no difference. I also tried installing the offline version of Java instead but again it still switches off after a couple of minutes. Rather stumped here I'm afraid. Any advice gratefully accepted

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System:
Windows XP SP3
Broadband
Antivirus: ZoneAlarm Extreme Security
Limewire Pro 5.1.1

Lord of the Rings · #4 (**permalink**) March 4th, 2009

Not sure about this one. Some people already had problems with 5.1.1
First thought would be to purge incomplete list; Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link). Sorry that thread has not been updated for LW 5 but same principle applies.

Use 'Locate File on Disk' to find incomplete folder: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...disk-tool.html

chrimarnz · #5 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2009

Thanks for your suggestion LOTR

. I did as your link instructed and purged the incomplete downloads but LW5 is still switching my computer off after a minute or so.

Lord of the Rings · #6 (**permalink**) March 5th, 2009

Let's try a few things first; right-click the LW program itself & choose run as admin & change compatibility. See if that helps.

This worked for one person: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/genera...tml#post339684, but they were using Vista. But problem might be related to both the installation of LW & Java. Version of Java might also be playing a part if you do not have latest update.

hmm ... but your problem is more than just LW crashing, something is turning your machine off. Have you done a virus scan? Could be a video card settings clash.