Vista - limewire closes itself

I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
pointer over it then that disappears too.

Any help appreciated
Thanks in advance

"mahall1988" <mahall1988@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
> I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
> using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
> ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
> then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
> close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
> pointer over it then that disappears too.
>
> Any help appreciated
> Thanks in advance
>

First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to a
time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore your
settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make sure
your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.

If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to eliminate
those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.

"Michael Solomon" wrote:

>
>
> "mahall1988" <mahall1988@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
> > I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
> > using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
> > ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
> > then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
> > close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
> > pointer over it then that disappears too.
> >
> > Any help appreciated
> > Thanks in advance
> >
>
> First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to a
> time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore your
> settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make sure
> your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>
> If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
> Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>

On 30 Jul, 23:40, Ron K. <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to eliminate
> those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.
>
>
>
> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>
> > "mahall1988" <mahall1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
> > > I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
> > > using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
> > > ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
> > > then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
> > > close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
> > > pointer over it then that disappears too.
>
> > > Any help appreciated
> > > Thanks in advance
>
> > First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to a
> > time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore your
> > settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make sure
> > your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
> > Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>
> > If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
> > Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
> > --
> > Michael Solomon
> > Backup is a PC user's best friend
> > DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


ok so ive come home after a long night shift and tried both your
options and still i get the same problem.
Azureus used to do the same thing but a simple reinstall fixed that.

thanks for your suggstions so far. keep them coming.

"Ron K." <RonK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E8223C66-573D-4042-94EB-9118BBD39C28@microsoft.com...
> Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to
> eliminate
> those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.
>
> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "mahall1988" <mahall1988@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
>> > I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
>> > using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
>> > ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
>> > then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
>> > close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
>> > pointer over it then that disappears too.
>> >
>> > Any help appreciated
>> > Thanks in advance
>> >
>>
>> First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to
>> a
>> time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore
>> your
>> settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make
>> sure
>> your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
>> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>>
>> If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
>> Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
>> --
>> Michael Solomon
>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>>

Thank you, Ron and I concur, a virus scan and scan for malware would also be
in order.

--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

* mahall1988:
> On 30 Jul, 23:40, Ron K. <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to eliminate
>> those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.
>>
>> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>>
>>> "mahall1988" <mahall1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
>>>> I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
>>>> using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
>>>> ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
>>>> then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
>>>> close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
>>>> pointer over it then that disappears too.
>>>> Any help appreciated
>>>> Thanks in advance
>>> First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to a
>>> time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore your
>>> settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make sure
>>> your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
>>> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>>> If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
>>> Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
>>> --
>>> Michael Solomon
>>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>>> DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>
> ok so ive come home after a long night shift and tried both your
> options and still i get the same problem.
> Azureus used to do the same thing but a simple reinstall fixed that.
>
> thanks for your suggstions so far. keep them coming.

Limewire requires Java.... try updating Java.

http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp



-Michael

On 1 Aug, 20:10, "Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote:
> "Ron K." <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:E8223C66-573D-4042-94EB-9118BBD39C28@microsoft.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to
> > eliminate
> > those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.
>
> > "Michael Solomon" wrote:
>
> >> "mahall1988" <mahall1...@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...
> >> > I've been using vista ultimate since it was released and I've been
> >> > using lime wire on it since then too but recently it wont work,
> >> > ok so when I open it, it comes up with the splash screen as normal
> >> > then it'll open the normal window for about 2 second then it will
> >> > close itself. The tray icon is still there until I hover my mouse
> >> > pointer over it then that disappears too.
>
> >> > Any help appreciated
> >> > Thanks in advance
>
> >> First line of defense would be to use System Restore to take you back to
> >> a
> >> time prior to when this began. System Restore it meant to only restore
> >> your
> >> settings and registry to a particular point in time but you should make
> >> sure
> >> your data is well backed as a precaution before using it. Start
> >> Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.
>
> >> If that fails to resolve it, you can try removing it using Programs and
> >> Features in Control Panel and reinstalling it.
> >> --
> >> Michael Solomon
> >> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> >> DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> Thank you, Ron and I concur, a virus scan and scan for malware would also be
> in order.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon
> Backup is a PC user's best friend
> DTS-L.Org:http://www.dts-l.org/- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -


thank but still no success I've tried updating java and run every scan
i can think of, my system is clean.

* mahall1988:
> thank but still no success I've tried updating java and run every scan
> i can think of, my system is clean.

Try right-clicking the file> Properties> Compatibility tab.
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for WinXP".

Also, if you have DEP turned on for all programs and services-
add Limewire to the exceptions list. Or, switch DEP to only
"essential Windows Programs and services".


-Michael

* MICHAEL:
>
> * mahall1988:
>> thank but still no success I've tried updating java and run every scan
>> i can think of, my system is clean.
>
> Try right-clicking the file> Properties> Compatibility tab.
> Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for WinXP".
>
> Also, if you have DEP turned on for all programs and services-
> add Limewire to the exceptions list. Or, switch DEP to only
> "essential Windows Programs and services".

Lastly- you may want to try right-clicking program>Properties,
go back to the Compatibility tab and look under "Privilege Level",
check "Run this program as an administrator".


-Michael

On 2 Aug, 18:02, MICHAEL <u158627_e...@dslr.net> wrote:
> * mahall1988:
>
> > thank but still no success I've tried updating java and run every scan
> > i can think of, my system is clean.
>
> Try right-clicking the file> Properties> Compatibility tab.
> Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for WinXP".
>
> Also, if you have DEP turned on for all programs and services-
> add Limewire to the exceptions list. Or, switch DEP to only
> "essential Windows Programs and services".
>
> -Michael


thank you for all your help problem solved. thanks for the
compatability mode tip works great now.