Are you using LW 5 or LW 4?

When downloads regress, it can mean that there's a corruption within the file. See this thread for more info: http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...wards-why.html
Don't forget to look up files with Bitzi, to check whether they're good/bad.

Is this happening with every file that you try to download, or just a few?

Something else that may help is: Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue! (click on blue link)

If you've suddenly started seeing this problem with all of your downloads, maybe you need to look at what security programs you're using. Perhaps one of your security progs (or could even be a firewall) is overly aggressive?

If you're using LW 5 then please let us know & we'll try to find some answers. 5 is so new that we're still learning about it,too.

None of the helpers here are paid - we're all volunteers. We don't mind offering free help. It's how the forum works

Most of the helpers here aren't kids or young adults, either (not that it makes any difference - help is help, no matter how old the person who offers it)