I've heard of lots of AOL problems. All with the same symptoms. What it sounds like is you're rushing into things. LW needs time to settle. After opening, leave it for 20 or more mins. Then do your searching. Also don't use the Resume button on all your files or this will have the side-fx of stealing all LW's & your computer's resources & perhaps your connection too.

Some hints: 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