2006-12-02 21:11:07 · 8 answers · asked by яσуαℓfℓυѕнѕρα∂є 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
THE FACTS:
Limewire itself contains no spyware.
"Limewire shop" is ridden with spyware dont install that portion of limewire if it is even still available.
Many limewire files contain viruses scan them before you open them.
It is easy for the world to see your IP address and therefor trace your limewire habits.
2006-12-02 21:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been using it for almost two years and I have never had a problem. When I first got it, it would occasionally kick me off the Internet and I would have to reboot the computer to get it to work right agin, but then I figured out if I only downloaded three songs at a time it would no longer cause the problem. I guess my computer was getting overloaded or something. But as far as safety, I think it is fine.
2006-12-03 05:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by bashnick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I you have the latest anti-virus, anti-spy ware, then yes. I cannot begin to tell how many threats I get from downloading from limewire.
2006-12-03 05:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by jasonheavilin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no P2P or file sharing software which is safe to use. If you want tot use it, have a good anti-virus, update their defination files, have offline and online spaywares, update their defination files, have a firewall. You will be safe. For spywares use Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
(http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html)
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4
(http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html)
For firewall use Zone Alarm.
2006-12-03 05:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep....I use it myself.
WHERE YOU DOWNLOAD IT FROM....THAT'S IMPORTANT!!
Do NOT...get it from anywhere else other than the LimeWire official website......
People add bots to a good Program and place it on their website.
2006-12-03 07:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by reggieman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the "pay" version (for about 3 years now) and have never had a problem. I always recommend it to others.
2006-12-03 05:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by leave me alone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so. It downloads spyware and adware onto your computer. I ended up battling 3 trojans. DONT USE IT.
2006-12-03 05:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by chadge82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi i kept getting threats of hijacking,virus after using this programme but if you have safety programmes on then you should be okay!
2006-12-03 05:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by jaws 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋