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