After opening LW, let it settle for 10 to 20 mins before doing anything. Also on dial-up, do not & I stress do not use the Resume function to try to get your incomplete files started. This function has side effects which can play havoc with LW's connection quality & use up all of LW's resources. Using the search function to find your topic again is the best & most effective way.

Some tips: 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