2006-12-04 14:14:01 · 17 answers · asked by ~Animefan~ 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Good day. If u are downloading software, yes u have a very good chance of getting a Virus. If is just music alone, u are safe. I suggest Ares for music
www.aresgalaxy.org
Better alternative to limewire. I use limewire as a last resort. Laterz.
2006-12-04 14:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You won't get viruses or screw up your computer simply by downloading Limewire. Downloading music and videos is relatively risk free, but downloading some programs and whatnot is a little more dangerous. Always have a good AV program running (AVG/Avast!) and use some common sense. I've used Limewire for probably 5+ years and have never had a problem.
2006-12-04 14:20:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter what you downloaded but from where you downloaded it.
Many sites that offer programs and games for free download just for one reason -- they try to get the trojans (and viruses) over to your computer. The trojans (and/or viruses) will then be activated when you start running the program or the game and your computer will then infected.
Hence you need updated and effective Anti-Viruses programs to keep them away from infecting your PC.
2006-12-04 14:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by s. c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have limewire and i have not got any bugs or viruses yet. has been over a year that i have had it on my computer.
2006-12-04 14:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends what you download...i would use www.torrentbox.com or torrentportal.com instead....they are a better place to download games and programs...for music only use limewire...you can down limewire pro from torrent sites...you will need to download bitlord to download torrent files
2006-12-04 14:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by brian4u_1971 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
more likely than not. have a good defense of a security suite in place or at least an anti-virus prog. the stuff obtained off limewire can be vicious also. do your scans. do your discipline. take your chances and happy computing.
2006-12-04 14:16:06 · answer #6 · answered by fillblanks 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have it and it's been about a year and it's been okay, just make sure you only download music files and you'll be fine. I haven't gotten any viruses.
2006-12-04 14:22:14 · answer #7 · answered by Ana Erikson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If u download it from a non reputated site then yes!!! Make sure that your online sequrity for the viruses is ON.
2006-12-04 14:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can get virus's but not all the time, uhm.. depends what files you download... but mostly its safe as long as you have like a virus program on your computer.
2006-12-04 14:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by beth 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You just gotta use common sense. if you are using it to get music and videos probably not but when you start getting programs its a possibility. as long as you have good virus software i wouldn't worry about it
2006-12-04 14:18:15 · answer #10 · answered by conkersman2000 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋