im scared if i download mp3, my computer will get viruses.
2006-10-25 13:45:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It can happen. Anytime you download you run the risk of a virus being attached to the file. Here is what I found on Limewire's website for you:
"Q: Might I download a virus using LimeWire?
A: LimeWire does not keep any record of files being shared on the Gnutella network, nor does it scan any files being uploaded or downloaded for viruses. Therefore, if you attempt to download a virus-infected file using LimeWire, you will be vulnerable to any viruses contained in that file. Generally speaking, you should be very careful when downloading files with a .exe or .vbs suffix, since these files are more likely than most to be viruses. LimeWire's Library will also not launch these files, so you can only run a file with a virus from outside LimeWire. (LimeWire's Library will not launch exe, vbs, lnk, bat, sys, or com files) Scanning the files you download with some sort of virus-protection software is also a good idea. "
2006-10-25 13:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Lovely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if you adjust your settings so that nobody can download from your computer. its like your downloading music from a million different peoples computer. now if u download documents u may get a couple now and then but if you have a virus protectent than you should be fine....but just for music, adjust that setting so no one can download from you because thats where you get viruses is when people download from you....this is one thing you CANT share...haha.....hope this is help to you
2006-10-25 13:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by badboyjr3172006 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i've been using limewire for about a year and have had no viruses from it. they are suppose to be safe not like some previous type of sites.
2006-10-25 13:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jenni 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the main suitable place 2 flow is itunes by way of fact it is what's made for the ipods... limewire is loose yet you nevertheless could flow by itunes for it to sound perfect.. so my wager isn't any. flow to someones abode that has limewire..if it doesnt supply them a deadly disease
2016-10-16 10:12:06 · answer #4 · answered by canevazzi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the limewire pro is the one with all the viruses if you have the older versions dont worry about it
2006-10-25 13:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by gerry4756 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have heard that but i'm not sure you should download some sort of virus protection (mcafee, avg, nortons, etc.) before you download limewire just to be on the safe side
2006-10-25 13:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by itsme 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it can depending if the file has a virus..i have norton anti virus just to be safe but with my computer when its done downloading someting right before it saves it to my computer is says theres a corruption in the file and i can cancel it before it saves but thats with mine i dont know if urs would do that
2006-10-25 13:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by bigboss 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some times it can give you a virus but you should have a virus checker a good free virus checker is AVG FREE to get it go to GOOGLE.CA and type AVG FREE DOWNLOAD.
i would recomend downloading FROSTWIRE
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2006-10-25 14:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by mark nelson 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can, you can also unintentionally download porn(just happened to my neighbour). Just make sure you have a good virus scanner, one that scans incoming files, and you'll be fine.
2006-10-25 13:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by krissy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've used it for a while and haven't had any problems...although I do have a mac..that probably helps
2006-10-25 13:52:09 · answer #10 · answered by katyzta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋