Hi Folks,

We've created a new "LimeWire.exe" for Windows, in anticipation of Microsoft Window's XP Service Pack 2. The new exe will launch LimeWire in its own process, instead of spawning a new "javaw". This means that while LimeWire is running, Task Manager will show "LimeWire.exe", and XP's Firewall will ask permission for "LimeWire" (published by "LimeWire, LLC") to access the internet, instead of asking for "javaw" (published by "unknown").

We need people to test this exe. We're going to build a new beta for testing, but you can grab this exe beforehand and give it some testing now.

We need people on Windows 98, 2000, XP, ME, NT, etc... to test.

To test, download LimeWire.exe somewhere local (like your desktop). Then find where you've installed LimeWire previously (generally at "C:\Program Files\LimeWire\LimeWire <version>") and replace the old LimeWire.exe with this newer one. To run, double-click on the exe or the shortcut on your desktop.

Things to look for while testing:
- Task Manager should show "LimeWire.exe" while LimeWire is running.
- Firewalls should report that "LimeWire" wants access to the internet (instead of reporting that javaw wants access).
- The icon of LimeWire.exe should look pleasing on all OSes, on all common window resolutions.
- If you don't have Java installed (or you have a funky Java installation), the exe should prompt you to download a newer version of Java at http://www.java.com .

Please post any bugs or comments you have regarding the new exe in this thread.

Thanks!
The LimeWire Team

sberlin,

Using Windows XP Pro everything seems normal. I had to allow Limewire permission to access the internet with my firewall. Task manager shows Limewire as a running application, the icon is normal, downloads and searches are smooth, fast and I see no issues.

Norm

Using W2k sp4

works fine, task manager indicates Limewire running...

I'm using the exe with the 4.11 Beta.

ZoneAlarm prompts for access and act as server - by design

works fine -- will be nice to use the limewire.exe with the next install instead of the javaw program

Mule

Works perfectly. No problems. I just still cant connect.

i to have service pk 2 for XP, and even with firewall turned off it still says the firewall is blocking limewire i have tried everything evryone and anyone has suggested on limewire's site, including the suggestion above but still cannot get connection at all.... i need my limewire Help Plz...?????

the only problem seems to be service pack2 so far I'll try it out I love testing the limits of a program

wait is this still the latest I just read the first message was posted 2 mounths ago... well i'll try to figure out which version it is