slow download low speed kbs

[JSTJ1]

Hello when downloading movies and song the speed is very slow 1kbs or 2kbs and even 0. what dould I do to fix this? The connection is good. I try seting the bandwith did not help. I also lose host and have to reconnect or find new scource.

[mickjapa108]

Hi JSTJ1.
can you cut n paste this form, In your post with answers filled in please.
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Recently there's been a problem with people not providing enough details about their setup - despite being asked again & again.

So let's make it easy for everyone...the details that we need if we're going to be able to help with complex problems are:


1. OS version? (eg: Windows 98,XP.SP2. )?
2. What firewalls you have?
3. How much ram?
4. Hard Disk space available?
5. Connection type? (eg: dialup, broadband, cable, etc.)?
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers?
7. Where are you trying to connect from (house, appartment complex, school, student accomodation, work, etc.)?
8. What version of LimeWire (LW) & Java do you have? (Go to LW's menu Help>About LW...) Will show both LW & Java version.
9. Who is your ISP (Internet Service Provider)?
10. Do this simple test for us. Using your browser go here: http://www3.limewire.com:6346/ The page should say 'Your test worked!'. What happens when you go there?
11. Are you sharing the connection with other computers or p2p sharing programs? If yes, please give details of set up.
12. Is this a your 1st try at LW or is this a new problem with an experienced user.
13. Do you see a brick wall in front of the blue world icon at the bottom of LW's interface?
Peace.

[JSTJ1]

thanks for the help here's the info you need sorry I'am a newbie

1 windows xp 2001
2 AOL fire i have it disabled to see if it helped
3 254 ram
4 30.7gb
5 dialup aol (i can only get dialup in my area cable isn't avaliable yet)
6 modem ( I need help on this what do you mean sorry)
7home
8 lime wire pro 4.12 and java 5.0
9 AOL but looking for whos the faster any help
10 yes your test worked
11no
12no had free lime wire download speed was allways slow
13 yes it says very strong connection

[mickjapa108]

Hi JSTJ1
Your java needs updating Do that n try, But Im thinking mabe AOL may be shaping your connection, lets see post after java update.
Now! Go to,
START/Set Program Access/Change or Remove Programs,
now completely remove all versions of java.
Now! Use this Link to get JRE 6 Use the off line installer NOT the (recormended) one,
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Disconnect from internet, close ALL apps n reinstall java.

Follow thease instructions exactly.
Peace.

[degsy]

hi mickjapa108
would the thing with java be the same if getting slow downloads on a cable/dsl

[JSTJ1]

well I updated me java to java 6. It's still low kbs 1kbs. I got my connection speed from aol it's 24000 bps. I don't know if thats good or bad. I think it's my ISP too who has the fastest dial up? there's so many