I downloaded LW pro about 15 min ago and I am trying to download a 5 mb files and its taking 20 minutes... im on a cable connection (and usually get about 100-300 kb/sec download speeds) supposably downloading from a t3 or higher and im only getting 2-20 kb/sec?


How do i speed it up, this is the whole reason i bought it was to speed it up, as it said it would but i have seen no difference.

Any help would be great

j

Hi J.
System details - help us to help you Please.

Cut n paste these Questions,put your answers in bold text Thank You.

Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.
So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:

1. what OS version? (eg: Windows 98, XP,OSX, Vista)
2. What firewalls you have ?
3. How much ram ?
4. Hard Disk space available ?
5. Connection type (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.) ?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers ?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.) ?
8. What version,LimeWire & Java,Go to L/W's Help/About L/W, THIS show both LW & Java version.?
9. Who is your ISP provider (Internet Service Provider) ?
10. Do this test click here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ should say 'Your test worked!. What happens ?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.?
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface ?
14. Have you given full permisions for LimeWire to pass through your Firewall ?
15. XP users, Please state XP firewall on or off.?

These are all contained within the sticky Connection problems? Check here first!
but possibly some people are getting a bit confused or lost when we direct them to this sticky & ask them to provide their details.

This information can be vital
For instance, some ISPs are known for blocking p2p/throttling bandwidth,
some connection devices are known for being unreliable in certain situations.

So please, help us to help you & provide as much info as you can.
If you're new to LW or new to computers & aren't sure how to answer some questions,
or don't know what an ISP or router is - just say so. Nobody's going to yell at you:wink:
Even if you can't answer all the questions in one go...don't worry. Do the best you can & we'll take it from there.
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mickjapa108

1. Windows XP Home SP2
2. Windows Firewall for now
3. 256 mb
4. 50+gb
5. 4mbit cable
6. Modem from cable co, Trade Name is Ambit
7. from apt
8. LW Pro v4.12.11 and Java v6.1.0_01
9. Suddenlink (formally cox communications in texas)
10. This happened: " Your test worked! "
11. Not sharing any connections, single computer no network.
12. I have used LW basic off and on for a while but this is a problem i have had all along
13. no brickwall/world icon anywhere
14. LW has full perms
15. Windows firewall One until i can get a better fw


I hope thats everything...thanks
j

Google Suddenlink + p2p. They would seem to be your problem.

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