files wont go to library

everything i download says it "Could not move to library". WHy?

[fitz]

I can get mine either i never had a problem befor

[stief]

Sounds like your operating system has 'protected' your save folder. Check the permissions on that folder (use the explore button in the Library Pane to find it), or set a new one in the tools/options (preferences on OSX) that allows files to be written.

[tegboarder]

I couldn't figure out how to do this. could you post more detailed instructions please? thanks for your help.

[stief]

hi tegboarder
here's how on OSX. Find and select the shared folder on the hard drive (not through the Library Pane), and use Finder->File->Get Info. Look at 'Ownership & Permissions' and set the boxes the same as a newly created folder on the desktop. You can find out more with the key words "access + privileges" in the OSX Help.

If the permissions are already the same (probably), then in LimeWire, use the Preferences->Sharing->Add button to add the folder you want back to the list of Shared folders.

You can also look for more ideas in the LW Help->Tip of the Day. For example "Frequently see 'Could Not Move To Library' on downloads? You can fix this by making sure a valid save directory exists in LimeWire -> Preferences, Saving and reducing the amount of files you're trying to download at one time."