Namecoin Won't Sync??

[Sage]

I'm trying to get Namecoin-QT to download the blockchain.

It's stuck at 176 weeks ago.  It's showing 8 peers online.

Is there some trick I need to know to get it to download?

Is there any Nameceoin clients that don't require the full download to send coins?

[hund]

Try different system, close all other apps, aptience. It's buggy sometimes and tends to crash but should be working in the end of the day. Which version are you on?

[Sage]

Thanks Hund...

It seems to be syncing now.

I had to delete the app, and delete all associated data, then re-install.

It's now past the sticking point in the blockchain download (crossed fingers)...