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Most common problems are answered here. Problems are separated by their respective category. If you do not see your problem in a certain category, check the "Misconceptions" category. Note, that the problem you are looking for might actually be a feature, rather than a bug of Shareaza, respectively a bug in a program outside of Shareaza, or maybe just a misinterpretation.

If your problem is not on this page, try using the search function in the Forums. Less common questions are often answered there.

General:

• How to clear Incomplete folder from unused files?
• What are the default settings?
• XP SP2/3, Win Vista: Are there special things that need to get attention on Windows XP Service Pack 2/3 and Windows Vista?
• Shareaza uses too much bandwidth. (I can't use the Internet while Shareaza is running)
• I get disconnected from the Internet when running Shareaza
• My computer locks up or crashes when using Shareaza
• Shareaza locks up, when loading the Library
• I get an error when running Shareaza

Installation:

• Can't choose installation path.
• Errors that appear which may cause installation to fail

Networks and connection issues:

• BitTorrent and Shareaza
• I get a LowID on eDonkey servers
• I have problems connecting to one or more P2P networks (This also includes also solutions to problems causing few search results or slow downloads.)
  • G2 (Gnutella2) and gnutella connection guide
  • Setting up a manual connection for Gnutella2 or gnutella
  • Manually connecting to Gnutella2 (G2) using the eDonkey network
• I don't pass the Shareaza Connection Test. See: Firewalls and routers.
• I am using more than one router

P2P links (URIs):

• After uninstalling Shareaza, I get errors when clicking P2P links
• Shareaza is not handling P2P links even if I set the option

Downloads:

• My downloads are slow or stopped
• My downloads have disappeared from the Download window
• My download's status displays an error
• My download finished, but I dont see it my library
• When we have downloaded a fake file and we try to delete it, it is used by an application
• My download speed is displayed incorrectly
• My download percentage goes backwards (98% complete won't finish)
• My BitTorrent download seems to be stuck
• I want to continue my BitTorrent download in another client

User interface:

• Shareaza uses too many resources (high CPU and memory usage)
• In the new version of Shareaza, I can't sort downloads in the Transfer tab
• How to: Increase or decrease the font size

Media Player:

• I don't see a picture when playing a video file.
• My music file has glitches in playback.

'Misconceptions:'

• Shareaza is sending Email

See also

• FAQ
• Shareaza Manual

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