I recently got a new comp so had to re-download lime wire...now when i download anything, when i click on monitor, nothing shows up in the download portion....but yet things get downloaded....what is the deal?

lol the monitor window is only for showing uploads & incoming searches. Your downld window is below the search results on the main window.

On your "SEARCH" page go to the bottom until your pointer turns into a double arrow and move the "divider" up to see your downloads. Just move your mouse pointer around the divider lines if you don't get it the first time.