I had Limewire on my old computer but that one got a large amount of viruses through Aim....
so that leads me to ask...is it safe to download Limewire on my new computer?? or would that be a huge risk?? someone told me it lets large amouonts of viruses into the computer...but i'm not sure if that person is just stupid...
2006-09-10 12:53:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
If you download software/programs from Limewire, they are pretty much all viruses, most of the songs that I download don't have viruses, but most of the videos are just porn. I still reconmend getting free anti-virus software from AVG: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 if you don't have any anti-virus yet.
By the way: if you have spware/adware detection software, Limewire may come up under "adware" you can just ingore it.
2006-09-10 12:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by df747jet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Limewire isn't bad it's only when you try and download some programs like a game or something off of it is when you are at risk of getting a virus. But, if you just HAVE to get a program off of Limewire get Ad-Aware SE first and run a scan after you have downloaded the program. That should fix your problem with the Limewire scare that you have.
2006-09-10 12:58:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using limewire for over 2 years on my computer, and so far no viruses. It would also depend on which operating system you have. If your computer has windows XP then it is a little more secure.
2006-09-10 12:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by lparker_2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on what you download. I think limewire is good for low occurences of viruses. i would stay away from kazza. So just watch what you downlaod and never download something that has an attchated file. Its usually something harmfull for your computer.
2006-09-10 12:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by peze2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
limewire iteslft is not bad but the files that u download come with spyware viruses etc...
i would not reccomend downloading limewire unless u got linux or macentosh.
2006-09-10 12:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by porscheracergt3 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im have limewire and my computer is fine ive had it for 3 months now on my new labtop and used to have it on my other 3 computer and ive never had a virus ever
2006-09-10 12:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, people often plant viruses in downloads. Either way u should always have a good antivirus program running on your computer.
2006-09-10 12:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by chitown.nate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i use limewire all the time, you just have to have some add-ware or firewall to block any unwanted crap. But it's a great program and i've never gotten any viruses, so... never fear! :)
2006-09-10 12:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is definately a chance with viruses with limewire but i have been using it for a while and nothing bad. *hint* dont download things that sound stupids and although childish it might sound NO PORN!!!
2006-09-10 12:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by §¤ŅG.¥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-09-10 12:56:44 · answer #10 · answered by poohbaby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋