I downloaded limewire on my computer at work...?

Question

it was doing great! I love it! My administrative assistant said to not use it b/c it's giving our company viruses...is that true?

Answer 1

Overall, bad idea. Limewire and other P2P programs can not only make your computer vulnerable to viruses, but they include a LOT of spyware that is incredibly difficult to remove. On one computer that I had, I had to reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows because I could not rid it of all of the spyware and other crap that was on there.

Other problems at work could surface as well. I don't know the policies of where you work, but many employers can and will fire a person for having unauthorized software on the computers. Its ability to create severe security flaws on your computer could lead the entire network to be disabled due to viruses or similar things, and if they find out that Limewire was the cause, that person probably shouldn't expect to have a favorable rating at the next evaluation, if there is a next one.

Answer 2

This is true. You might also want to look into the acceptable use policy at your office - many companies fire people for installing Limewire and similar software. I work in academia so it's not that bad, but if anybody is caught with Limewire or other file-sharing software on their computer then they do get a reprimand and their computer is taken away from them. Installing Limewire opens the company to losing millions of dollars to viruses as well as the possibility of expensive lawsuits if employees illegally download music. Your best bet is to uninstall it quickly and hope that it didn't do any damage and that nobody noticed and that you don't get into too much trouble.

Answer 3

Having limewire installed on the computer in itself does not giveyou viruses. However, the things you download via limewire brings the potential for viruses. Especially if you're downloading applications. Aside from viruses though I'd be worried about downloading illegal music on a work computer. That could get you fired.

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my $0.02

Answer 4

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Answer 5

why would your administrative assistant be giving IT related advice? Yes, you can get viruses from p2p apps like limewire

Answer 6

It is, and you should be working, not downloading music! Listen to me telling you what to do, as I sit at work and answer questions! But you could get a virus through limewire, my fiance did and he had to reformat his computer.

Answer 7

yes there are virus trojan malware spyware adware keyloggers and hackers all over limewire so if u want a broken down pc use limewire if you dont then remove it fast and run a scan on pc to make sure its not been hit

Answer 8

That's the least of your concerns. If the RIAA finds out you're illegally downloading songs, your company will be in hot water.

Answer 9

yes, it can give your companies network a major virus, spyware etc.. that could cause some serious damage, and u would proberly be held libel for the cost of repair.

Answer 10

I would remove it as soon as possible and only use it at home. With a anti virus software.