old user but new to forum/slow download speed

[TimandKellie]

ok ive been using limewire for years but always with dial up.. just got new dell with vista h.b. proces:amd sempron(tm)3400+1.80 Ram 446 supposed to be 512. 32bit os and 44.9gb free of 64.4gb recoveryD 6.65gbfree of9.99gb now honestly i dont have to much of a clue what most of this means. i have a firewall: enabled limewire.. i also dont share any of my downloads due to not knowing much about anything... other than i know i want to download faster than 3kb to 6kbs.. I have in the past remember even downloading at about 20kb or atleast 10kbs but that was when i had a old comp. with 98windows/se. Now if anyone can take the time and school me on limewire and help me download music and movies faster.. I would appriciate it..ive read alot of posts but havent had any direct convos with anyone... first night on forum.... in the future i would like to know about downloading games and which ones i can.. and how to run them when finished downloading...but im sure thats a whole dif. thing.. so i think i'll take it slow.. k My names Tim and thanks upfront to whoever can help..

[birdy]

Well, if you've been using LW for years then you'll know that many games are infected, or won't work at all because they'll need a code or CD to run
WARNING: Viruses on the network you should be aware of
You're better off just buying the game

Download a file from here (any one will do) & see what speed you get.
+ MagnetMix.com +: The Source for Good Content

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[TimandKellie]

ok.. and as for knowing about the games.. thats why I asked. I thought thered be someone that would know what to or how to download a game without being infected... i havent ever downloaded a game for that very reason... thanks for being so kind... so whatever anyone can tell me from what im giving is appriciative... i know i probably dont have all you need but help me and i'll get it eventually
1. vista H.B
2. firewall is enabled for firewall. windows firewall
3. 4. 5. refer to my first post
6.conexant d850 pci v.92 modem
7. home
8.4.12.11 java1.6.0oem
9.ppc
10.test worked
11.no
12.not new to lw..but still green. im not a comp.nerd..but wish i was.. its always been slow with old and new comp. it has been a bit faster in the past tho. most was i think 20kb with old comp
13.brick wall always goes away once i establish a connection
14.using upnp I think refer to what i wrote at the bottom.
15.im not using a virus protection. using windows defender tho...
16.usa
about the upnp i have no idea about my computer having it but i know i have it checked in the options box in limewire options

[TimandKellie]

ok tried it and its the same as if i downloaded anything off limewire.. jumps back and forth from 4, 5, 6 ,7 kbs

[birdy]

If magnetmix files download very slowly, it can sometimes point to an ISP shaping bandwidth. I can't find any info about ppc...what does that stand for?

Check out this thread for tips about configuring LW.
A few things to consider while configuring Limewire for optimal performance...

Try changing ports, see if that makes any difference. In LW tools > options > advanced > firewall config. Change LW's listening port to 64049 (or try others in the range of 49152 - 65535) > Apply > ok.

If you're determined to download games, always check the file with Bitzi before download. If other users have rated the file, you'll get some idea of it's content & quality. Might save you a few wasted downloads
How to use Bitzi
Remember to always scan downloaded files with your AV before opening them.

[TimandKellie]

oh im sorry bout that... people p.c. i'll try the port thing.. i an idea what that does but not really...that wont effect my computer any will it... and as for the games I think i'll just stick to buying them lol seems like alot of work to not get a virus you still might get.. so thanks... any other suggestions would be great if you ever find anything else that might help...Thanks again birdy... bye bye birdy

[TimandKellie]

oh and also had a another ? ive noticed alot of people talk about the upload and download meter in the options tab.. i have my upload as far down as it will go(1.75kb) and download up as far as it will go(7kb) does this make a diference..where should i put it or should i just keep it where i have it... im not alowing any uploads only because i figured its best for us dial up folks.. i dont know anything about this so if you could school me on what to do or not to do id be greatfull

[TimandKellie]

i know i got to be anoying someone... reposting befor other questions are conciderd.. but i just looked to change my listen on port thing you asked me to do but its set at 5410 which is like way off the 49153-65535 number you asked for me to try is this normal and should i still do what you said to try...cause its like only 4 numbers and your wanting me to try a 5number number.. i feel like a total idiot when it comes to this so im sorry if im asking dumb questions... i just dont want to mess anything up...

[birdy]

Grandpa has written a good guide for dialup users...check it out here
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/175733-post5.html

Don't worry about the port numbers thing, sometimes changing port numbers can help if an ISP is throttling p2p bandwidth. You don't have to change ports to that range...it's just a suggestion to help those people whose ISPs are limiting their downloads & since I didn't have any info about your ISP, I suggested it. No drama.

You'll probably find that you can allow some uploads...that 'configuring LW for optimal performance' thread will give you tips about upload bandwidth It's p2p after all, so sharing's the name of the game if at all possible (even if you only have a couple of upload slots open)! People will often download from a modem source, even if it's slow, because they really want the file you're sharing & know that modem sources are more trustworthy than some other sources!

[TimandKellie]

k i understand alot that grandpa was saying about the bandwiths but he said something about setting upload to 0-1.75 and it actually wont even alow me to go lower than 1.75. and even setting it to that it might cause problems and should be lower.. speed test gave me a 5.9kb/s download and 46.3 kb/s upload lol is that normal... and should i try the port thing you sugested? or were you telling me not to worry about doing it.. i'm figuring alot of this out but still not making progress... but still thanks on the schooling birdie its appriciated...