Do you have lots of incomplete & shared files? Do you jump in & use LW immediately after opening? Do you use the Resume/Find Sources button on all your files?

If "yes" is the answer to any of the above it's probably due to you overloading LW.

Suggestions:
* After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.

* Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue!

* Don't use the Resume button on all incomplete files. This can have side-fx such as affect LW's connection quality. This will also stress LW & your comp. If you use Resume/Find sources then just apply it to a couple or so at one time.

* Don't try to downld more files than you can handle at one time. Any file that goes into Queued mode means your LW is too busy to handle them!

* If still problems then: Go to LW's prefs>Speed & tick disable Ultrapeer Cap. & press apply button.
Set both uplds & downlds to autoclear.
Close all LW windows you don't need open at that time.
If you're not in front of your comp, then hide LW in the dock or program tray.
Reduce uplds to about 70-80% or more. Reduce downlds to 80 or 90%.