I'm begining to understand the problem now

Go to Tools>options>Status Bar>shared file indicator ... and dissable it.


Or .... you could always move the window down a little to hide all the writing along the bottom. I can do this with Mac. ... not sure if it's possible with Windows ... or just assure him it's the hours you have been online ... hmmm perhaps that's a worse idea lol or downoad some stuff he likes .... I think were entering relationship councelling here rather than Limewire use lol

Good luck

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