Make sure you're not firewalled:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/firewalls.shtml
Do this test:
Bug Report instructions & sample image If False then you're firewalled.
Try these suggestions: A well set-up LW can start to automatically continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW.
Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also
Part B which is even better & last & least are
search & dwnld hints. The latter one I've been thinking about re-writing for some time. That's just for playing it safe. eg- I show all speeds & qualities.
eg:
http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...028#post116028