i was thinking about downloading it, but i want to be sure it won't mess up my computer....i have norton antivirus and spyware sweeper
2006-06-21 12:04:58 · 7 answers · asked by lizardgirl12368 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have had Limewire for about a year and I have NEVER gotten any viruses or spyware from it.
2006-06-21 12:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by Tyler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just have to be careful what files you download. Like if you are getting music, don't download a .exe file, cause that's a program file, not music. Make sure it's an mp3 or other type of music file. And after you download, scan the files for viruses before opening them. If you follow those guidelines, you should be fine. I've used Limewire for a while now, and I 've never had a problem, you just have to be smart about it. As far as performance, it is a large program, but close it down when your not downloading stuff and it's not bad at all.
2006-06-21 19:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some weeks ago I had a problem with my computer, it was slowing down and i couldn't explain why some websites where redirecting! Since I had a good (norton) antivirus system I did not think that I had spyware! , however a friend of mine came to my house and immediately told me that I had a spyware program, he entered into a site downloaded one of the free programs featured there and installed it on my computer, after running this program my computer is fast and downloading normally, whilst my homepage was also restored.
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2006-06-22 04:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't gotten any viruses... but it has slowed down my computer! It's a large program, especially after you start downloading music, movies, etc!
2006-06-21 19:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by jsew22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! you can if your not using a decent forewall and in some cases it doesnt matter because your downloading it . but if you have a good firewall you should be fine . you can also scan items for viruses has well . hope it helps
2006-06-21 19:09:27 · answer #5 · answered by rooroo109 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know somebody who has, but just as a precaution, every file that you download form it, scan it with a virus scanner.
2006-06-21 19:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by irsmart123123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you do install it. be sure to scan everything you download with it. you should even scan it before trying to install it.
2006-06-21 19:22:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋