2006-10-24 06:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by adeelmanu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No but it does install spyware through other programs. I recommend using a different P2P client
2006-10-24 06:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by shadowkat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way...spyware is a programme that intrudes and "spies" on ur computer activity,without ur consent,tracking ur browser history,browsing preferences and sometimes .....even ur keystrokes!!Spyware is uninvited.Limewire, on the other hand,is self-invited.The basic difference is that Limewire is P2P,or pier to pier transfer protocol;that is,data,or the audio-video files u download,are downloaded by connecting to other people's computers,where they are saved.Now,some computer may be infected with a trojan,or spyware,and u are most likely to get that too.So,though not spyware,P2P users stand at a much higher risk of trojans and spywares as compared to other online users.But,never lose heart;be laced witha good antivirus and a firewall,and........enjoy.
2006-10-24 13:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by ♥addy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not. In the last 2 years I have being using it, I have never being infected with any spyware, trojans etc... When you download a song, video etc,..right click on it and scan it with you anti-virus BEFORE opening it. If anything is detected, you will know there and then. Just dont download any executable files (.exe). They are the ones to look out for.
2006-10-24 19:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by ╬ Wrath Of The Tyrant ╬ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of it this way, you are connecting to other computers via software and allowing them access to a certain location on your computer. some utilities view it as spyware. i use limewire pro with no problems.
2006-10-24 13:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by RJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes big time. it completly left my old pc damaged due to a virus from the site and spyware that wouldnt shift
2006-10-24 13:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by xxSHORTYxx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is and so are nearly all the files etc you download from others. I dont use it anymore, it can mess up your system big style. Try Ares, it seems to be better.
2006-10-24 13:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by fuck off 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is full of spyware and virus.Try ares it is really good
2006-10-24 13:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by tr2thhrt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i had limewire once a took it off my computer was restarting itself e.t.c iv u dont no abowt it dont use it thtas the best way
2006-10-24 13:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by nufc mad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
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Check it out.
Regards
2014-08-04 10:26:10 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋