This is the first time I use Limewire...i didn't have the older version so I don't think that's the problem. I just installed v4.8.1 today but when I double click the icon NOTHING happens...and no one seems to come up with a solution...

same Prob. downloaded limewire just today, it worked for about half an hour, then my laptop crashed. after restarting nothing happend when I dpuble click the icon.

just downloaded an older version, but it cannot locate java and says i should download it.

I did, but still doesn't work.

1. Did you configure your firewall so it allows LW full access (advisable not to have 2 active firewalls b/c they can interfere with each other); Firewall configuration instructions (click on link)

2. Try out some of these suggestions such as changing compatibility mode to win 2k, & if one version of java doesn't work, try another as listed here: Fixes for Limewire Also try deleting the preferences folder as described in the link.

* Don't go for a really old version of LW! Not only will they have bugs but the newer programs on the gnutella network community block many of these older versions out from connecting. And some people will just ban those users. The older versions are not healthy for the Gnutella network. If you want to try a different version then try the beta 4.9.x http://www.limewire.com/english/content/beta.shtml

I have the same issue, I have totally cleared lw off the ststem and reloaded with beta, but still the same problem...nothing happens when you click the lw icon. It was working fine yesterday.

Try this Fix for opening Limewire "Fatal Error Message" I had the same issue as everybody 6 months ago. I fixed it by deleting the LW preferences whilst LW was closed; Fixes for Limewire