I did try changing the location of the repository, and that helped once or twice, but now no longer does so. The first couple of times I could see files were removed from the old location but the program stalled for an hour showing the “Please wait” message. Restarting worked, but now when I try to change where the repository is stored, I get the “Please wait” message, but no movement of files takes place.
When I try a new download the task bar flashes, but nothing else happens.

