downloads say they are connected but aren't downloading! please help!
 

downloads are saying they are connected but they are not downloading. this problem just started any suggestions?

What do you mean it says they are connected. Do they say connecting for ages & then show Need More Sources, or are they showing downloading at 0 KB/s?

If the latter, then re-search their topics to find fresh sources. If you find them they will have the download icon next to them which is a yellow open manilla folder with a green arrow. So cancel file from download window & re-select to download. This often does the trick if the initial search doesn't help.

If the previous problem, then see Recognising fake files