ISP = Internet Service Provider

Make sure you configured your firewall properly: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Yep deleting the LW prefs often does fix this. Try setting LW to win 2k compatibility: Fixes for Limewire And make sure LW doesn't attempt to connect when you 1st start your comp. Tools>Options>Advanced>Startup & untick & press apply.

Keep in mind LW takes some time to open & load the incomplete & shared files so you need to be patient. This might take 10-25 mins. Also each file will attempt to connect individually by itself. That's why it's best to be patient & wait for it to settle down.

Things not to do: Do rush in to use LW's functions. Don't Resume/Find Sources button on all your incomplete files as this will affect your LW connection quality.

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