On 30 Jul, 23:40, Ron K. <R...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:[color=blue]
> Good advice Mike. I would also suggest a virus and spyware scan to eliminate
> those as possibilites. Also check for limewire software upgrades.
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> "Michael Solomon" wrote:
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> > "mahall1988" <mahall1...******.com> wrote in message
> >news:1185819288.277231.47590@22g2000hsm.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
> > > 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.[/color][/color]
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> > > Any help appreciated
> > > Thanks in advance[/color][/color]
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> > 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.[/color]
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> > 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
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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.