Hello: A few simple basics that may help. First, you have to let members know details of your system (use form) when you have questions/problems. I use slow cable connection but am always swamped with UPload sharing. How fast is your UPload connection in KILOBYTES (always slower than DOWNload)? Simple thing you might have missed; in configuration under UPLOAD, set it to at least three allowed...higher if you have hi-speed ISP connection because you correctly believe sharing is important. Check this and if no change likely your Internet Provider is throttling your UPloads...most ISP's have adopted 'Bandwidth Throtting' or 'Traffic Shaping', either for UP, DOWN, or both. Further, type 'Limewire' in your Explorer, pick File Hippo because they list all LW versions, and download latest version at top. It might help. Reply to this with your complete system info (see form) so other members can provide you with detailed advice. Good luck, caseybob