Hi folks.
I had problems with all other file sharing applications, like Frostwire and LW. However i have downloaded Bearshare version 5.1.0b25 along with the Bear Start utility. This was suggested by AaronWalkhouse in one of the forums and i gotta say im very impressed with the speed.
The only thing i cant work out now is how to disable my bloody ITunes software from starting up literally every time a song downloads!.
If anyones got any suggestions for that i'd be grateful.

In BearShare, go to Setup/iTunes and turn it off.
In iTunes, go into the settings and set it to not start when Windows boots up.

Aaron you truely are amazing !

Thankyou very much indeed :-))

Can anyone tell me how to get my Bearshare 5.1.2 up and runnig again, had it for quite some time, then it crashed due to them being bought, but why isn't it working

DJ-English

Try this one.

Hello again, i've got two more concerns regarding the BearStart utility:

1) Do i have to worry about the time limit, for instance will i eventually have to change something to reset the dates ?.

2) Is there a way i can stop the error message "This version of BearShare has expired" from popping up. It appears every time i log into my windows account, its even appearing on other user accounts.

1. No.

2. Go into Setup/Options and turn off "Launch BearShare on System Startup.

Thanks Aaron.

One more question then i'll leave this forum alone i promise....

How long does it generally take to download a song? Lets say the size is roughly 2.7 MB. For me it takes 3-4 munites on a good day, but on a bad day it can take 7 munites although this is rare.
BTW, my internet connection runs at 6.6Mb, but i notice that most of the sources you download MP3's from give readings as Dial-up connections.

Adasel, ya fuggin' loony !!!!!!!!!!!!

NO !!!

You are supposed to keep posting and having some fun around here !!!

Hey.... I told you in PMs to stop screwing around and go historic... i.e. use BS !
Now you're on the right track and AW and some of us others can for sure hold your hand in the early days...
Later, YOU are supposed to share you knowledge... RIGHT ???

C U later...

'urs'

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Okay thanks Aaron.
Ursula thankyou also !

If i can get my song download speed down to 30 seconds as Aaron suggested, i will be one happy bunny ! :P
Although i am grateful Bearshare is working properly for me at last and hopefully sometime soon, i can begin to help other users who are just starting out with this wonderful piece of software.

Many thanks all !.