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Old May 9th, 2007
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Default Slow Download speeds

I wonder if anyone could help. I have recently reinstalled LW after a break of 2 years and cannot get my download speeds up.

Config info is :
1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
XP service pack 2

2. What firewalls you have ?
Windows firewall is off but running McAfee Security Centre. Limewire has full access privileges (people can and are uploading from me)

3. How much ram ?
1gb RAM

4. Hard Disk space available ?
130gb

5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
Broadband

6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
BT Voyager 105 ADSL modem (no router)

7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
Home

8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
Limewire 4.12.11 Pro
Java 1.5.0_11 (old one deleted and new reinstalled )

9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
AOL

10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
Your Test Worked

11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
Not as far as I know

12. Is this your 1st try at LW, or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
Had LW 3 years ago on same connection different computer at speeds of 250+ (getting 64 at the mo but can’t find all the tweak info that I used back then)

13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
Brick wall is showing. Windows firewall is off but running McAfee Security Centre.
I do have a turbo charged connection all blue bars showing

14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
Limewire has full access privileges (people can and are uploading from me)

15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?
Windows firewall is off

Other info:-
Phillips Freevents MT1700 Computer
Pentium D 820 (I think dual core 2.80 Ghz)

I have just downloaded a file and checked the timings etc file was 40.5MB in 1.15 sec at 554KB/sec (don't know if this helps at all, sorry)

Any help would be greatly appreciated

TracieB x

Last edited by Tracieb2004; May 9th, 2007 at 05:28 PM.
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