For some reason, my Limewire PRO application automatically starts when my computer restarts. Also, if I exit the Limewire program, it automatically restarts/reopens the program. how do i stop this annoying problem? How can I disable this program from starting up unless I specifically choose to open it? Any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

I almost forgot- I am running Windows ME.

I think this works in ME:

start/run msconfig | startup

Uncheck the item. Also you can use this program:

http://www.ccleaner.com/

Look under Tools | Startup

Also here is a comprehensive list of startup locations in Windows:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/foru...howtutorial=44

i looked in the startup folder and under msconfig. However, limwire is not listed on either of these. i dont get what to do with all of the "HKeys" on the link you gave me. Also, the ccleaner isnt going to help me, i dont think. ANy more help would be awesome. Thanks

The "HKeys" are registry values.

Open the registry editor via start/run/ regedit
Clicking on a + sign opens the next level e.g.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run registry key
click the + next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
click the + next to Software
click the + next to Microsoft
click the + next to Windows
click the + next to CurrentVersion
click the + next to Run

If LimeWire is there Delete it. Check the other listed locations as well.

I also see this "fix" which requires turning off Windows AutoUpdates which is something I do not recommend. It seems that LimeWire may associate itself with WindowsUpdate settings which is not cool.

http://www.slyck.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=13543

Another option is to uninstall LimeWire.


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ok. when i enter "regedit" into the run command box,i get an error message: "this program has performed an illegal operationand will be terminated. If you continue having problems restart computer". whats going on? Also, my limewire program has stopped acting up. I mean, it does not try to automatically run itself anymore. or at least, not today. weird. whats going on?

This little program should help, please click Here

Also considering the nature of LimeWire I would suggest the following:

Please follow the instructions HERE & then post your log in a new thread in the Spyware, Adware, Viruses and HijackThis Logs section.
(Not in this section please).

Thanks for your help you guys. You guys are awesome!!1 Problem solved. no more weird Limewire stunts. THanks again.

Thanks for the thanks & thanks to Bear!

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