downloading large movies
 

hello
recently i have been trying to download large movies (at 200+ mb) and have not been able to do so. Under status it says connecting for the longest time and then says waiting for busy hosts. I was able to do this before my computer crashed though. can someone please suggest something
thank you

can anyone help please?

Usually, that 'connecting' forever means that you're trying to download a fake file. There are heaps around at the moment. Typically they're new releases with lots of sources (up to 100). Search again, vary your search terms & try All Types as well as Video. Stay away from files with huge numbers of sources, try a file with 10 sources or less. Are you checking out files with Bitzi before download? Click on the link below
How to use Bitzi

If you're convinced that it's not a fake file issue, you could try deleting the LW preferences folder when LW's closed. See points 2 & 3 below for instructions. Deleting this folder will kill your settings within options, you'll have to go back & reset things afterwards:)
Fixes for LimeWire