I know that having limewire, since it's such a popular share program, is risky when it comes to viruses and spyware.
BUT--do the viruses/spyware/and whatever else come from the type of files u download thru others OR from downloading limeware itself?!
2007-01-01 10:34:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Worldruler - I don't download that mess! I don't even have Limewire yet, but have heard about it thanks to other ppl.. Don't make assumptions when u barely even have a life! ha!
2007-01-01 11:15:51 · update #1
Hi,
The viruses/sypware come from the files that u download from limewire and not from limewire itself.
I would advice u to be careful as in what u download. E.g. if ur searching for a song called 'ghetto gospel' and if it's size is less than 1 mb then it is obvious that the file is not the song but a virus/spyware. Secondly, if the file is an 'exe' then it is again obvious that it is a virus/spyware.
Thirdly, it is always a good habit to virus scan the file before opening it after downloading it.
So, always check the file size to verify that it is not a virus/spyware.
Hope that helps
Hasnain Mir Mohammed
2007-01-01 10:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Hasnain Mir Mohammed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no Limewire virii as such. It isn't like Kazaa, where a method was found to embed malware in the files. If you are using Limewire for the intended purpose, music files, etc, you will not get a virus. However, if you are downloading executable files, or possibly zip files, you can end up with problems. Keep firewall, spyware and anti-virus programmes up-to-date.
2007-01-01 18:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its completely safe to download Limewire itself; the viruses come from the files you download from limewire.
To keep yourself safe, make sure you have an up-to-date virus scanner like McAfee, and don't download anything with a ".exe" extension. Also be very cautious about files with a ".zip" extension.
This won't competely guard you from viruses, but it will make you alot safer.
2007-01-01 18:36:44 · answer #3 · answered by Chip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can not say from where the virus comes in limewire. Better to be on safeside. You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
2007-01-02 01:18:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
files you download from simple minded people who create a virus as their idea of fun.
2007-01-01 18:53:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
since its pc to pc sharing you can get the virus frm other infected computers
2007-01-01 18:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never had a problem with it.
If you don't want limewire go to http://www.aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net (Ares)
Go to http://www.limewire.com and click on FAQ
2007-01-01 18:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the viruses and spyware/adware are coing from the porn you are downloading....Stop IT....stop trying to download porn!!!!
2007-01-01 19:03:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
PEOPLE ATTACH VIRUSES AND WORMS TO FILES..
2007-01-01 18:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋