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murasame · #7 (**permalink**) February 27th, 2004

Firewalls, connection? How many files are you sharing?(some people have set freeloader blocks depending on the number of files they got)
It seems that you do get connected, unlike other people, but have your downloads get the "Need More Sources" status, in which case you have to click that useful "Find More Sources" button.
Downloads are not guarenteed to get downloaded immediately. It depends on your connection as well as the connection of the uploading peer.
Plus, if you choose a file that has many results and a large number under the # column, then the more chances you have to have the download completed sooner (although if it is a VERY popular file, since many people might be trying to get it, then you might get queued).
It's all about patience; if you wait a bit then you WILL get your file, but you can't be expecting to always get files as soon as you press the download button.