Napster, any FREE ware opens yout to viruses, only pay services like Yahoo and Napster will protect you. Good luck!
2006-06-24 19:00:38
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answered by Lisa N 5
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they all have the potential to. It all comes down to the file that you downloaded. You need to have a strong active virus system if you are going to use P2P programs. The programs (bearshare, limewire, etc) will not give you a virus themselves per se but you will get viruses by downloading files from any site that has been attacked and infected by a virus. Thoroughly check your computer each time after using the programs. P2P program aren't the only method to get viruses so randomly check for viruses as well.
2006-06-24 19:03:10
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answered by wildhair 4
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It's pretty much a crap shoot when you download stuff from P2P programs like the ones you mentioned. And the PAY (sold out) sites sometimes let virus nasties attack your computer too.
Always keep a good updated anti-virus program at the ready. Also , pay attention to what you're downloading: if the file looks suspicious, it likely is.
Example: Bad Company did NOT record "It's Alright Now"; Free did (Paul Rogers was lead singer for both). A music purist knows this, a third world virus sender doesn't.
And keep an eye out for downloads with suspicious file extensions like ".rar"; a red flag it's a virus and not a MP3 or .avi movie file.
2006-06-24 19:14:09
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answered by Mr. Wizard 7
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I've never had problems with limewire. Watch out for Ares, a lot of people say it won't give you viruses but it completly messed up my computer. Once I deleted it, the viruses were gone.
2006-06-24 19:01:41
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answered by amfm 2
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limewire & morpheus...definitely viruses...
if you share playlists on any site... beware ....scan everything....
good luck!
2006-06-24 19:27:23
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answered by Anonymous
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none of them offer that Take ur chances try to dl emule
2006-06-24 19:00:56
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answered by Trickey 3
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They all have some type of spyware.
2006-06-24 19:00:56
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answered by jjc92787 6
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