No that doesn't sound right & I generally have LW running in the background. Update tyour Java to at least: Java 1.4.2 (click on link)

And do these hints: A well set-up LW can start to automatically continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW. Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also Part B which is even better & last & least are search & dwnld hints. The latter one I've been thinking about re-writing for some time. That's just for playing it safe. eg- I show all speeds & qualities.

By the way Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is it True/False?