2006-12-22 00:56:47 · 12 answers · asked by STEVEN 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I would avoid limewire
Try ares galaxy you can also get all your free antivirus and anti spy there
2006-12-22 01:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT BE FOOLED,
there are virus's,and here is just one from limewire to read and take notice of:
W32.ALCRA.C
SUMMARY TECHNICAL DETAILS REMOVAL Discovered:
July 4, 2005
Updated: July 10, 2005 11:46:34 AM PDT
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.VB.an [Kaspersky Lab], Generic VB.b [McAfee], WORM_VB.AQ [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 770,048 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
W32.Alcra.C is a worm that spreads through file-share networks and attempts to disable several programs on the compromised computer.
Protection Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) July 6, 2005
Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) July 5, 2005
Threat Assessment Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 0 - 49
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy
Damage Level: Medium
Degrades Performance: Disables several programs.
Distribution Level: Medium
Target of Infection: Spreads through file-share networks.
so be warned limewire is not good news.
2006-12-22 03:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be safe but You should have some antispyware stuff and a firewall. They can all be found on the internet depending on where you look
I recommend:
Nod32 antivirus
Zonealarm security suite
Webroot spysweeper
get all 3 if you can
2006-12-22 01:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by J man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-12-22 01:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by D G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get AVG and zone alarm, as far as limewire goes you SHOULD be fine if you dont try and download any .zip or .exe files, thats when i normally pick up viruses, but run a full scan once a week, i know its a pain in the *** but it beats the hell out of messing your pc up[
2006-12-22 01:00:05 · answer #5 · answered by Martin J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, install an anti spyware and scan the PC. I can give a few links that offer free spyware removers...! . Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2006-12-25 02:10:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try avg free version. it is the best free software around.
also, be aware that some content from limewire can be very malicious!
2006-12-22 01:07:02 · answer #7 · answered by LJK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is safe. My daughter downloaded it and she is having fun. No problem.
2006-12-22 01:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by Kiran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had it 7 months, not a problem...
2006-12-22 21:34:40 · answer #9 · answered by leerlad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why linewire why not try edonkey or piratebay .
2006-12-22 03:12:34 · answer #10 · answered by stargate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋