i want to download limewire but i am worried about getting a virus. my computer is very old and does not have a lot of space left. i am using a high speep dsl connection and i am using the free version of Avast! virus scan. under these circumstances, is it safe for me to use limewire?
2006-12-01 05:19:52 · 7 answers · asked by girlwiththegoodies 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You can use the exixting antivirus software. Also install an anti spyware as a precaution. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...! Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-01 12:27:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Downloading copyright material from other people knowingly or not is illegal and deprives creators of their rights to own intellectual property.
Limewire used to have adware in it but I don't think it does anymore. You'd probably be best to download this free program:
http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
which will remove spyware and adware from your computer - (it's not Limewire that's the problem, it's people with problems on their computer sending you potentially infected files).
Make sure, whenever you have P2P File Sharing programs on your computer, you set it up to only share the correct folders on your computer (i.e. a folder with only the things you want to share in it) so that people can't have access to your entire hard drive. To do this, refer to the documentation for your program.
I hope that helps - and remember, be safe!
2006-12-01 07:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Simon H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO! a million) it really is complete of spy ware and spyware which will finally go away your pc ineffective. 2) it really is filesharing - which signifies that as to procure music and videos - your pc is open for anybody on the different end. In different words it really is like having each and every of the doors locked on your abode despite the indisputable fact that the decrease back door being huge open. it truly is what occurs once you position in the software for Limewire.
2016-10-08 01:33:02 · answer #3 · answered by berceir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire is the safest thing out there when it comes to free share files downloading is simple and easy and u can always uninstall and reinstall without having any problems
2006-12-01 05:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Cnj77060 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends from what you are searching for. The truth is that the Gnutella network is full of rubbish. Just search for a video (any kind) and you will see a large number of .mov files, all of the same size, with really weird names. However, it offers anonymity and it has no spyware. Necessary P2P tool, though.
2006-12-01 05:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by rabencor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire is probbaly the safest downloading tool out there..as a matter of fact it always warns you of bad files...and it doesnt have the spyware..iv had it for years and best thing i ever had..it wont take a lot of space on your comp.
2006-12-01 05:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by justsomeone 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have limewire and it has done fine on my computer .
2006-12-01 05:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋