LW not like it used to be
 

hi folks.

i have been using LW for quite sometime and i somehow enjoyed.but i have been sufferin for the past months. I usually download anime and mangas, LW used to give me a lot of search, but no more, i used to download, but now all it says is need more source. and some file complete and restart all over again at 1kbp/s.

i have tried to go to options>search> but nothing, and i can't get why i dnt see all the search it give. like its say u search returned 29 but i only see 5 or 6.
can any1 kindly help.

i cn't download more than five file at the samtime. and if i do so all of them go at 1kbp/s


i also have problem with video codecs . i have tried Divx, and many other cedec packs but still there are SOME that wont open.

Possibly your being shaped. Who is your isp? There are a lot of bad files(spam) being shared on the network. Keep trying and you should eventually find them. It seems that the newer the files are the more bad/fake files being shared. More info in this sticky: Major Topics for Upload/Download Help

That number represents the total number of hosts available to d/l from under the # column in your search results. Not the number of different files. So if you have 2 files show up in a search and one has 50 hosts and the other has 25, then it would show 75 in the bar above the results. Try to vary your searches by just using certain keywords and not the whole title. Try under all types and then under Images ect.
Not sure about this one but, the more files you try to d/l at once the slower your speeds will be. You should probably only d/l one file at a time. At least until you get your speed problem figured out. Remember you can only d/l as fast as your sources can upload.

Have you tried VLC media player. It has the codecs built in and is very reliable. For more info try here: CODECs list for Movies /Alternate players / Video help forums

thanx for the answer.
but not many things work. my isp is telewest. am a modem user.
and LW seems to be eating up like 80% of my CPU leaving my pc almost disable to do a simple task.

about downloading file at same time
i can't download(succesfully) one file allow cause it will jus stop at a time
and when i download for like a week i come out with half complete file.

the older LW which didn't ask you to install jave seemed to be alright. some window system dnt go very well with jave ( read it from some site). but from what i can read here people seems to be busy d/l.

is it possible to download like 10 file at a time with 96kbp/s each ??
i would really like to download like that. where is it that LW goes at a crazy speed when download a song ( or small file ).

about the codes
i tried k-lite which should play 99% of the movies you download( says the free code home page), i aslo had Divx and cccp and so many more i sometime tried vlc but did make any difference.

i know i ask too much

I know QuickTime has an animation codec. I'm not sure about the other codec packs for such. I'm surprised VLC wouldn't play some. I'd like to know what extension those files have that you can't play. Did you try one of those codec identifiers?

thats weird. every1 keps on chatting bout VLC while i think it's crap. hey lord of the rings what makes VLC that famous that i can't?? like i download VLC and it can't play some simple file i download k-lite it plays the file. wtf is that and people keep on chatting bout VLC. surely the must be something wrong, is it that am downloading the oldest version ever?(cause the the screen shot reminds me of the 70's) or is it that am doing something wrong.
correct me if am wrong but shouldn't VLC suppose to play file that WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER cnt. where it says " THE FORMAT IS SUPPORTED BUT THE CODE THAT WAS USED TO COMPRESS IT MIGHT NOT"

wat am i doing wrong !!!!??:confused:

(to lord of the rings. quick time!!!? thats the worst media player that ever existed!!!) i downloaded it once and it took me ages to get it of my sistem
it keepps on clashing and doing unasked tasks

Fine! Try MPlayer then! Or DivX Player. Most people on windows have their prefered players or player. (BTW VLC comes with different skins & you can downld more but since it doesn't work for you then it'd be a waste of time.) Stick with what works for you.

I'm primarily a mac person & have used macs for 14 years. Though I did program on unix & xenix machines before that. Windows ... well a cop out copycat from mac's unprefered option. M$ has been struggling ever since to make it work properly. lol :D I didn't like DOS or cp/m & these links A, & also B, & also C, & also D. Primitive BS lol :D I did program Z80 chips in those days using electronic programming. Not too hard for that anyway. Depended upon the combination. But a long time ago. :D

Too Many Codec Packs
 

First no disrespect but I gotta hand it to you Guys for deciphering that! LOL

But I wanted to add that when you install multiple codec pack's like this guy said he did,then your likely to run into Media Player trouble.
Your bound to corrupt one filter or another.

Which is why it's good to"stick with one that works for you".

But if it was Me I'd start all over
I would uninstall all Codec packs then Java & Limewire too.

Then I'd open IE6 if that is the browser you are on & select
TOOLS/INTERNET OPTIONS/GENERAL TAB/SETTINGS/VIEW OBJECTS & delete all files in there as well!(java,shockwave,flash)

Then run a tool called Cleanup http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/



Once done with that stage I would make use of the GSpot Tool(stand alone version)http://www.headbands.com/gspot/gspot252dl.html
To check for broken or damaged Codecs & remove them.
You can open Gspots help file it will tell you how to remove Broken Codecs.


Then use some sort of cross linked file checker & reg tool like
TuneUp Utilities or Reg Cleaner or CCleaner to try & clean all that mess up.
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/



Now that all that is done you need to ask yourself why 90% of your CPU is being used, well it sounds like it's time for a Online Malware scan at Ewido or FSecure.
Then run Ad Aware! http://www.lavasoft.com/
Then Spybot! http://www.safer-networking.org/en/support/index.html

Afterwards run Hijack-This & save a log file & have it analyzed @
http://hjt.networktechs.com/
There is a HJT-log analyzer there,& it's easy to use.
It will tell you if something is running that should not be.
If so then you should join a forum & ask for help in removing it.
Because something is not rite there Bud 90% !



Once you know your clean reboot & install Javacool's Spyware Blaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
& start reinstalling the latest versions you can get of Java & Limewire.

You say you download Anime & the likes then search for this;
Combined-Community-Codec-Pack
It's supposed to be the best for Anime.
Which ever Codec Pack You use make sure you scan it first as some Codec Packs are dubious.
I personally would use the latest Klite Codec Pack but everyone has something bad to say about all Codec packs,so take your pick.

Then Lastly I'd install Ewido.

Well thats where I would start, good luck!

PS; "This is just what I would try"
Let the critique begin.
Later
Pointman
XxX:cool:

No critiques at all. If you're computer savy, it will at least result in a pretty clean machine,.......and what you've said about the codecs is definitely true....
As your choice, K-lite is mine as well......;), and so is Adaware, SpyBot and Ewido....
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EvID4226Patch223d-en
 

Thanx FOTH
Im totaly new to P2P so I dont know no much about it all.
I'm trying to learn as much as I can as quick as I can (doing a lot of reading)
Hey do you know much of the patch that is offered in the stickies ?
EvID4226Patch223d-en
Does it really work?

Yes it does. I've applied it by myself and I've asked the guy who created it to look into one for Vista as well......but he seems to be busy at the moment and that one won't come out before 2007, I guess.
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actually abit of critics.
 

not being ruud nor disrespectful.
you shouldn't try to advice someone while you are actually a newbi to what you are advising especially when you name them "this guy" rather than their nickname. the only right advise was not to mix up codec packs.which i discovered the hard way long time ago.

am a complete active afterward member. and cleaning up your pc wont do any good nor will it give you lots of results when u search for a file. the logical expanation for this is that

there are not so many anime fans that are Lw users so there wont be so many source for you file. and there only source u might get could just decide to disconnect. so u would probably not a have a complete file.LW is known to be first but not good in searching.LW is the best for downloading music and movies.lets say that limewire was far better when it was java free. java is just making things worse.

now trying to use torrent files would have being a far better advise. especially when u are looking for a whole series. it's way reliable and would find the file u are looking for 98%

now that i have cleared up things there's nothing left than to thank you from repling.:cool:

BTW the following LW beta series will have torrent support! ;) And re: searching .. like any tool or program .. you need to learn how to maximise its effectiveness. After almost 5 yrs of LW I think it's fair of me to say that. As far as Java goes, afaik LW has always used Java, particularly since close to 90% of it is designed using Java.

As far as animes go ... murasame is the best one to ask ... but he's been busy with university studies overseas. Vary your searches as to the criteria. Yes there's good animes available thru torrents. And soon they'll be in their greater numbers on gnutella. ;) :)

Excuse Me for Leaving Out Your Nick
 

animemanga boy

I am sorry for being so caught up in trying to help you step in the rite direction that I failed to name your Nick.
(Please Forgive Me):)
But know that I gave you sound advice & it's from a person who was just responding to your request for direction.
We've all been there.



I said "I was New to P2P"
But I'm not new to computer Building nor Virus/Malware removal.
Don't take this as bragging because I am just responding to being called a Newb!
Rather I am a Network Admin/Security Consultant for 3 Brokerage House's & Numerous Private Clients in N.Cal.(Bay Area)
So by no means am I a newb.



The Advice I gave for 90% CPU consumption & Codec Probs was solid advice,if it wasn't someone other than yourself would be saying so.
I would not advise on something I know nothing about!
As for the Codec Issue well I have first hand Knowledge of it because a long time ago(I did the same thing)
When I see someone who is having the same issue I've had in the past & I know the fix,I just want to help!
I guess it's due to the time it took for Me to find the fix(without help).
It's kinda like watching a guy look for something when you know rite where it's at(your like Dude it's rite over there!)


Really You should let go of your anger towards Me & move on to the 90%CPU consumption?
Does it only do it while Limewire is running ?
There are question's like that which I didn't see answered & if they were then I missed them.
Try not to find fault in my help,advice or questions but rather, supply info as this will help You find the Problem.
There are Basic T-Shooting steps that can be taken to pinpoint the culprit.
But if your Hostile towards Me then maybe I better back off (No Bigg)

PS;
On My PC with Limewire downloading a Movie, MPC.v6.4.8.9 playing a Movie, Ewido4 & Task manager running.
My CPU still only pulls 29%-33% (jpeg included for verification)
Here are my stats so you will Know I dont have some Super Box.....

I Have A Old(FIC-AM35)-(perfect for P2P,no big loss if it blows)
Amd Xp Athlon(Palomino)1700+
Running @ 1.46 Ghz & MMX(+) 3DNOW(+) SSE.
640 Mb Of PC2700 DDR

Fresh Install Of
WinXPproSPII
Java 1.5.0_06
Limewire 4.12.3Pro

On a "Cellular Tech" Clearwire Wireless Modem @ 1.5Mbps
Behind A Belkin F5d5231-4 Router With Port Forwarding Enabled.
Realtek Rtl8139 Fast Ethernet Nic

80gb Western Digital /as Master
80gb Seagate /as Slave

128mb Nvidia Gforce3 Ti 200
:( :o :D ;) :p :cool: :rolleyes: :mad: :D
No matter how hard one tries someone's toes allways get steped on!
Political Correctness aint it a *****!

no hard feelings
 

no hard fellings really i do thank u for taking ur time to reply my quest. i learnt so much from tha first time i posted in this forum. ok here comes my favorite part in reply.

i never said u were a newbi in computers but p2p as u even said it urself.+ it doesn't matter how good u are in pc and viruses. p2p is different/has nothing to do with it and doesn't require much knowledge.

the reson why am doing this is no one actually told me what i wanted to hear.no matter how fasts u make LW &how many time u upgrade it the speed will depend mostly on the individual uploading the file u r downloading. + making ur pc completely free of any malfunction like i did would ABSOULTY NOT GIVE U GOOD RESULTS WHEN U SEARCH LW. and am trying to avoid it from happening to other people. LW has few results on animes. it's on top when it comes to music and velocity.


so i find it hard to understand the connection of u knowing about pc building and viruses with me wanting more search from LW.

lastly. am in a state where i should be helping rather than receiving it. so it's better if u keep ur baby steps.(no hard feeling) :D

and u should be running ewido and LW at the same time.

well i thank u again for taking ur time to make things clear. i dont have any anger towards you neither feel u answered wrong. i just have a differnt point of view.

100% CPU Using PC,The Bomb!
 

Your trying to Insult Me & you have .
You dont want help, you want to throw Cynicism back & forth .
You win because I fell for it !
If I seem Angry it is because I am now.
Yes they are the most basic steps & I am suprized that you cant see that they will help you fix a obvious problem.

So I'll baby-step My *** back & you can continue running your PC at constant 100%CPU pulls,& it wont be long untill either your (CPU / PSU / RAM) blows chunks.
Thats all I was trying to point out;

"A person can't run a PC at 100% CPU usage like that for too long with out felling it"
Wait could that be what your feeling ?:eek:

So when it Blows,all you will have to do is
Baby-Step down to the store & get a new one.

PS:
I dont run Ewido & Limewire & a Movie & Browse the Net all at the same time come on Dude.
I was just trying to show you that with all that stuff running I still didn't pull down even a 50%CPU usage!
And the reason I used an Anti-Virus Program is because we all know they are CPU Intensive.
But I didnt realize that I needed to cover every lil word so that you don't find a way to insult Me.
Never Mind Dude, I wont respond to your post anymore.
Besides w/Clearwire I'm barely pulling in 112KB/s with 10 host's on a 700MB File . So surely I couldnt know too Much rite!
Good Luck