chimpboy7uk
I am assuming you are using ADSL since before you got 40kb you said modem which would be 56k and 5 or 6kb would be a good speed for 56k. Have you done a speed test lately.If so what were the results. A little more information would be helpful.
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
OS, Windows 98/2000/XP
CPU, P4 3.0 GHz/AMD 64 3200+Ghz
Memory, 256MB/512MB
Video card & platform Radion/Nvidia
Connection, Dial-up/DSL
LimeWire Version 4.8.1/4.9.11
Java Version 1.4.2/1.5.4
Are you using a router, Brand/Model#
What firewall you use if any
What Antivirus if any
Are you new to LimeWire or Experienced
An accurate description of your problem