Hi

At the moment majority of files i attempt to download are not succesful they just attempt to "Connect" then the message changes to "needs more Sources".

Ive noticed that the few files i can download are ones that their quality is displayed as 4 blue stars.

Is there anything i can do as i used to be ables to download majority of audio files that i attempted to download.

Those things that sit connecting, then show need more sources are probably fake files...they're all around now & are a PITA.
Search again, vary your search terms, try the All Types search. Stay away from files with lots of sources, go for a file with 10 sources or less, or those with a modem source.

For movies, always check a file before download with Bitzi. A file with heaps of sources but no Bitzi rating is often a fake.
How to use Bitzi

For music, try the tips in this thread
How to find music

And for some general info about these fakes
Info about fake files

The blue star results are from someone on your LAN, they'll download really fast:wink:

Hi Thanks

I think the problem may be that in the bottom left hand corner there is a globe with a brick wall in front of it. Despite this i was still able to download those files with a quality rating of four blue stars?

How do i get rid of the brick wall?

You'll need to read through this sticky
Connection problems? Check here first!

Start off by making sure that you're only using 1 software firewall & that it's configured properly. The firewall problem might be within your modem/router, so take notice of the enabling UPnP & port forwarding info.

If you're still stuck, post back with details as shown in post #2 of the sticky

Hi all, my problem is that I can dowmload audio and programs just fine, but when it comes to .avi files they will not download. All I get is the connecting then needs more sources. I have read thru countless post already and have learned many things I didn't know about Limewire. Is there anyone out there that can help me with this.

Thanks

Check the file with Bitzi.

You can download programs & music, so your LW's working. Just be careful with programs...they're often infected.
WARNING: Viruses on the network you should be aware of