THanks for the help...

This actually has not just started.... it started about a year ago... I tried everything... I was using an ancient computer with many viruses... I stopped downloading at that time...

I just bought a new system yesterday... and the same **** is happening... I tried the speed test below, but apparently my browser does not support Java? I am using IE... how is this fixed? I will try to answer some questions below

Have you used other p2p apps & if so, does the same thing happen?
I used to use DC++ and this same situation started... I was using that app for years and it was gold... then this started...

What are your details?

OS(Win XP etc) - Win XP
LW & Java version (help > about LW & you'll see) New Lime Wire.. just loaded... and Java Run Time version 1.5.0_08
Firewall you're using...
Modem/router brand & model - Motoral sb5101 SURFboard cable modem
ISP - Rogers Cable
Connection type (DSL etc) - Cable highspeed
Where you connect from (home, school etc) - Home
Are you sharing a connection with other computers - NO
Is this your first try with LW - Tried with my old computer