Try using the free version of Download Accelerator Plus. Some adware in it, but it does a great job, especially with slower connections.
Using W2K, IE6, downloads won't start when left click link. Have to right clik, save target as, and save to pc. Makes downloading difficult if link goes through another page first. Any ideas?

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