i just wunt some songs for my self at home is it ok ?
2006-07-17 13:23:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
MY ROOMMATE AND I HAVE BEEN DOWNLOADING FROM LIMEWIRE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS...UNTIL SHE GOT A VIRUS WHILE DOWN LOADING. BUT SHE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROTECTION AT ALL, HER MCAFEY HAD JUST EXPIRED. BUT I NEVER HAD ANY FIREWALLS, AND I NEVER GOT ANYTHING.
BUT IM SURE IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF TIME.
ALSO MY COUSIN WRECKED HIS PUTER FROM DOWNLOADING FREE MUSIC ALL THE TIME FROM DIFFERENT WEB SITES. HE FINALLY HAD TO THROW IT AWAY AND BUY A NEW ONE
2006-07-17 13:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually not very safe, being that .mp3 files are vulnerable to infection just like any .exe or .com application. The best thing you can do if you really want to use Limewire, is to get the PRO version, disable sharing, and tell your virus scanner to keep a close watch on your music folder.
2006-07-17 13:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by lhs_maniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've downloaded over 500 songs from limewire and I've never had a problem.
2006-07-17 13:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by nerveserver 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its illegal to download music files from limewire or any other filesharing prograum for whatever reason. Just buy them for cheap prices from a legal online site.
2006-07-17 13:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by CrazedPscyhoticKillerBunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. i use limewire and its pretty safe. but make sure u run a virus check on the downloaded files just to be safe.
2006-07-17 13:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by Comp_boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a game of russian roulette. You have to know what to look for. I downloaded a software that lets you make your own ringtones...it was not that program...it was a trojan. I have been downloading for 5 years and that was my first. But I did get fooled. So yes you can get viruses, but most times you get what you need.
2006-07-17 13:26:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your risk...
when you are active and downloading, you are exposed on open network with your ip.
the software itself is safe, but there might be other users with bad intention.
coz there are some files, infected like virus, so, becareful..
but for songs.. it's quite ok i guess..
i am using for quite 3 years, and nothing much effected, i dl songs and movies.
2006-07-17 13:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by K maX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a virus protector, you should be fine. I find that any program that I download is corrupt, but I have not had any problems with music or videos.
2006-07-17 13:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
But be sure to have an antivirus like ANTIVIR. I downloaded executable/zip files which have lots of virus!
Guard yourself before something might intrude to your system.
2006-07-18 01:11:07 · answer #9 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's safe to download from everything if you don't do something stupid like open something without scanning it for viruses first. a little time wasted scanning can save you hundreds of hours formatting your drive
2006-07-17 13:27:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋