I believe there is a way of giving a particular app priority of process activity. Unfortunately since I'm not a windows user per se I'm not sure how it's done. It could be something to do with Task Manager. (I saw it mentioned in a post a few days ago.)

Try downlding from multiple sources where possible. Look under the # column in your search results to find multiple sources. You'll increase you chances of getting reasonable results. If speed peters out, try searching the topic again. The downld may catch onto another new source.

Here's some 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.

eg: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...028#post116028