Why Limewire Takes All My Bandwidht ???
 

Hi,

I am using Limewire and it is perfect for me. I want to buy LimeWire Pro but I have a problem.

Maybe I made it myself but I dont know how to find the solution now.

When I start downloads with LimeWire, I can not use ICQ, MSN Messenger, can not check my mails and can not use the internet. So, LimeWire takes all the Bandtwidth for himself. And even I totally close-turn off the LimeWire, I can not use internet. I have to ReStart my computer.

I think I changed something in the Options of the LimeWire; but now, I can not find out.

I am very happy with LimeWire but I want to use internet at the same time.

I have ADSL256bps, 1 GB Ram

Do you have any advice / idea ?

Best regards,

Tugrul

It sounds like you need to check your upload bandwidth within LW. I also use 256/64 kbps service but have my setting as Modem, not as cable/dsl (Tools>Options>Downloads.) [You might also want to limit your dwnld speed to say 90-5% or something.] I limit uplds so I can still browse the net. I found that on my modest 64 upld bandwidth that I couldn't limit the speed enough if set to cable/dsl. Also see Tools>Options>Speed & Uploads>Basic within LW.

As far as LW giving side-fx to your connection, well somethings not right there. That should not be happening. Go to Tools>Options>Advanced>System Startup & make sure the option box is not ticked. Also go to Tools>Options>Shutdown & tick Shutdown immediately.


Here's some hints on optimising LW: A well set-up LW can start to automatically continue its dwnlding after it's settled down perhaps 2 out of 3 times you open LW. Optimising LW & Maximising Uplds & Dwnlds A (1st post only) & also Part B which is even better & last & least are search & dwnld hints.