1. window xp home
2. windows(turned off) and norton?
3.
4. plenty
5. cable
6. linksys 4 port router nr041
7. home
8. just updated lw and java to latest versions
9. vistaIII media

2. Please configure your Norton firewall here: Configuring Norton Internet Security

3. Cable can be affected by local use, such as by neighbours & there tends to be peak times when speed might be affected. Some cable co.'s also slow speeds of those using p2p.

* can you run the bug test I asked for earlier & tell us whether it's True/False.

Try not downlding too many files simultaneously & don't resume all your files (using the Resume button) when you 1st start LW.