The php of the XWidget forum/internet pages-download allows max file size for download <10Mb. The fact is not the 20Mb space that you are talking about in the hard disk. This is the default settings of the XWidget's forum internet configuration.
Also the small file sizes are better for the program. I don't understand the reason why increase a lot the file size of the widgets and complicate the things.. The negative comes from the microsoft that every time give us new versions that are not fully compatible with the prev versions and programs!
Also do not forget that the official xwidget gallery is not the only way to dl widgets. You have this forum, the chinese forum, and the Deviantart! And for me the alternative ways are better because you can find a LOT more widgets to download.
So not a big deal for who has problems with downloading with IE..
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