1. Did you configure your firewall (best to only have one active since 2 can interfere with each other.) For instructions see: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml

Do this test: Bug Report instructions & sample image Is the result True/False? If false then you have something like a firewall at least partially blocking LW access.

2. After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.

3. If you use the audio type search, try not to make your search criteria too specific. You can get just as much if not more success using an Any Type general search.

Choose files to downld from the search results that have 3 or 4 stars
& have many sources under the # column.

4. Don't downld too many files simultaneously.

5. Don't use the Resume button on all incomplete files. This can have side-fx such as affect LW's connection quality. May queue your files for much much longer. This will also stress LW & your comp. If you use Resume/Find sources then just apply it to a couple or so at one time.

6. 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