it depends on what you're using to download. if you're using uTorrent, then you shouldn't have any prob pausing and resuming. it can be downloaded free, just look up uTorrent.com or whatever... i use it and i've got a 12.4 GB torrent that's been downloading on and off for about a week. i pause and resume with no prob. if your client isn't the prob, you may need to examine your internet connection for firewalls that could be blocking your torrent. if i go to the college, for example, the internet up there doesn't permit torrent activity at all, so all my files will freeze until i find another connection....GOOD LUCK AND KEEP SEEDING!!