Cannot Download "need more sources" "awaiting sources"
 

I have a MAC OS X and LimeWire 4.12.6
I have successfully downloaded one item.
Cannot download the next thing I want.

I continue to get the "need more sources" and "awaiting sources" this has gone on pretty much all day long. I have read the FAQ. But it doesn't really answer my question it just tells me what it means. Do I just continue to click the "resume" button and wait for it to eventually work? Should I click the "resume" at all?

I'm so new at limewire and on this forum. Sorry if this should have been elsewhere and let me know if more info is needed. Thanks for any help offered!

Hi lovemotherhood,

If you have files that refuse to download, chances are they are fake/spam files. You'd be better off to start a new search. Look for files with the least # of hosts. They offer the best chance of being a good file.

Finding the files you want can be tricky, but with a little patience and changing your searches up a little you can usually find what your looking for.

New current/popular files are the hardest to find due to the large amount of fake/spam files being put on the network. More info in the links in this post: Recognising fake files.

Tips on finding music here: How to find music :)

If your serching for video files, check them with Bitzi Web Lookup before you d/l them to see if anyone has rated them.

Hope this helps:smile:.

Thanks I'll look into all this tomorrow :D