Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. How do I uninstall Ares Lite ?

There are 3 ways to uninstall Ares Lite from your computer.

1. Go to add/remove programs and click "remove".
2. Go to "c:/program files" and find the folder that says Ares. Delete this file.
3. Go to "Start", "Programs", "Ares", and you will see an uninstall link. Click this.

Q. I've paid for Ares Lite, can I have a refund ?

Ares Lite is a 100% free program and we don't sell it nor have we authorized third parties to sell Ares Lite. You can download Ares Lite for free at http://areslite.aresp2p.eu.

Q. Does Ares Lite contain spyware or adware ?

No! Ares Lite is a free open source project and doesn't include any spyware or adware.

Q. Where can I find the Ares Lite source code ?

You can download the latest version of the Ares Lite source code here.

Q. How do I share my files with other users ?

Go to the Library section, click on Preferences and choose to perform an autoscan, wait till the scan completes and select one or more folders to share. Finally hit apply.

Q. Where do all my downloaded files go to ?

You can choose the location of your downloaded files by going to "Ares Control Panel->Transfer->Download folder". The default download location is "C:\Program Files\Ares\My Shared Folder". Pay attention: Ares Lite won't copy your previously downloaded files to the new folder if you change the location. Also keep in mind that you have to restart Ares Lite to apply the new settings.

Q. Why do some files take so long to download ?

The speed at which a download takes place is limited by both the bandwidth of the downloader and by the bandwidth of the uploader. A document cannot by transferred faster than the uploader is capable of sending it, nor can it be transferred faster than the downloader is capable of receiving it. To maximise transfer speeds choose search results with a rating of more than two yellow stars.

Q. What does Queued mean ?

When the user who should send you a file is already sending files to others, you get a place in line. If you are willing to wait long enough, you will probably get the file.