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Old August 25th, 2005
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Im new to Limewire and have been having problems with some of my downloads. Im on dial-up and are using Windows XP and find that sometimes when i havent used limewire for a bit my download gets reset(ie: percentage downloaded goes from 13% back to 0%)Is this a problem that occurs with many ppl?anyone know a way to fix it or retrieve the amount i had downloaded? thanks heaps.
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Go to Tools>Options>Saving & change the Days to keep incomplete files to a large number like 999. Then press apply.

If further problems then try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire
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Old August 26th, 2005
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my prob is a differet sort. I am new also I cannot download anything, all i get is need more sources??? I am on my work computer I think my conn is t1, wih windows xp. I have tried to reevert to defaults on the pop up, still doesnt work, i do not even get a popup, just need more sources. PLEASE HELP
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You can try deleting your LW Preferences folder whilst LW is closed; instructions here: Fixes for Limewire to see if that helps.

Otherwise see the following link & follow all the off-shoot links to find hints & extra skills to help solve your problem: To continue files downlding (click on link)
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Thanks Lord Of The Rings. I didnt even know that option existed. I will see how it goes but i reckon u must be spot on! thanks!
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