Hi asriel57,

The downloading problem sounds like the license option. See:
License warning Option.

Also check out this thread: How to find music

Don't know about the double icons. You could try the fixes in this thread: Fixes for Limewire when LW isn't operating as it should!

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Hi 6_pac

Thanks for the response, but I'm not even getting as far as the Licensing Question. Everything looks hunky dory File> Connected..everything normal. Search, pick song, Download button......de nada! Like it's dead, like I'm not connected to the internet but without the 'you are not connected' warning.
Had a look in the fixes thread but didn't come across anything that seem appropriate.
I don't give up easy and won't leave it alone until it's fixed.
Thanks again
asriel57

Sorry, I missed the part about the sound card . Try Lord of the Rings suggestions in this thread: LW loading blank and how i fixed it.

Also if you've changed skins lately, try changing back to the default.

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I have read thru the info and changed many settings but I am still only downloading at the speed of 1-2KB/s not real good eh? Any idea as to how I can get a faster download speed.
I am on OSX 10.3 using limewire 4.12.15 pro!
Decided to buy pro so that it'd be faster - how wrong can it all be?

kittiepaws Remoc right, no more address forcing in last two years LW versions. To be safe, have separate folder for all files in your LW 'Library'. Then download latest free version LW 4.13.12 BETA, configure under Tools/options, and try it, no forcing needed. If that doesn't work (make sure have separate LW content folder), go to 'Control Panel' and uninstall any LW version/s listed there (should only be one, but a few people are getting double LW desktop icons). Then, install same LW 4.13.12 BETA and configure again. The last has worked for two friends, but senior members/monitors may be unhappy with that recommendation.

asriel57 6_pac correct about 'License'. Your reply after his advice said all connections looked normal but you didn't get as far as licensing change as he suggested. If you get that far, you can change licensing. As for double icons, check your Program files & Control Panel-add/uninstall for two LW versions on your system. Refer you to suggestions to Kittiepaws above this.

knj If your configs correct, very good chance your Internet Service Provider is using 'Traffic Shaping' or 'Bandwidth Throttling' (same thing) on LWire and other p2ps. There are quite a few very recent complaint/explanation Posts about this subject under 'Download/Upload Problems'. If everything you down & upload is slow you have a system problem. If only on p2ps like LWire, likely its 'throttling' and you may have to hunt for new provider, making sure they don't use it as well.

Luck to all, caseybob

lee evans/leeware thanx for the info i'm not computer-savvy but i think i get what you meant with the ip address thing. you see when i check to see whats uploading on my computer there's only ever one or two different things being uploaded (but a lot of them) but i've added a couple of folders to share with limewire that hold a LOT of different music/films that are definitely download-worthy so I was wondering if the fact that my ip address begins with 192, cud be affecting what gets uploaded. you mentioned something cud be done about that 'forcing it thru' the thing is i have NO clue how to even begin doing that...cud you give some step by step instructions?

ps altho i see exactly wer you're coming from with regards to people starting threads/not reading faqs' etc i think its important to remember that newbies (like myself) arent necessarily doing it on purpose. i got limewire for the obvious benefits but i'm also trying to share my files/folders as well and wen i first came to this forum i didnt have a clue how to navigate it (still not good!) and felt getting answers to problems that can help me/others is more important than making sure i post it in the correct place. but i AM putting in the effort now that i'm a little more used to the forum..... thanx for any future help with regards to sharing my folders.

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

hi guys
have just registered looking forward to getting to know you all better

Just wanted to know if anyone could help me with is question, i have racked my brain trying to get my speed up, with no luck.And what does queued mean when it just stays by a movie and never starts downloading.....Stumped in ohio

Hi can you help me with my problem please? I am new to LimeWire and my brother showed me how to download my first song which was successful.
I was downloading some more songs but when I went to play one from the library there was nothing there! I have asked my brother and my dad and everyone I know whohas LimeWire but this has never happened to them. Please if you know anyone who can help me or if you can help me yourself then that would be great because I can not listen to any of my songs I spend my time downloading.
Many regards... Abzdancer95
p.s Hurry please (no pressure. Ha.)