2007-01-04 08:08:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It puts malware and spyware on your computer. So yes.
2007-01-04 08:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only used the free version of Bearshare. I do know that there are viruses on the free version due to all of the pop-ups and free ads that you agree to when signing up to get the service. Be very careful if you are going to be downloading copyrighted material. It is best to buy it by the download.
2007-01-04 08:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bearshare ITSELF does not harm your computer in any way, no. Yet, the files you download using this software very well can. Audio files, picture files, video files, they all can house viruses. You can also be prosecuted for downloading music illegally. Scan the files you download for viruses, and you'll be fine.
2007-01-04 08:10:50 · answer #3 · answered by aero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indirectly yes...the files downloaded with Bearshare have a higher potential of having a virus...
2007-01-04 08:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by troubled1367 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It puts the following things on your computer, Malware, spyware, viruses, trojans and adware so yes it does harm your computer so i would advise to steer well clear!!
2007-01-04 08:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by rover45662001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the program that does harm to your computer. It's all the junk that you download using the program. Downloading music is a violation of the artist's copyright privileges.
2007-01-04 08:17:39 · answer #6 · answered by kiliqui 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
legal: iTunes Peer to ascertain (might want to be unlawful): Limewire. it truly is secret agent ware and dad-up loose, and could not damage your computing gadget. It does run as a historic past procedure, so use the icon contained in the decrease good nook to close it. Judging by your question you're a newb, and it truly is basic to apply. DC++: great if you're really wise. you want to percentage a good number of records as a thanks to get in a good number of channels, and may want to be confusing to setup behind particular firewalls and routers.
2016-12-01 20:08:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, as long as you have a good virus scanner and spyware removal software. It just harms your karma! :)
2007-01-04 08:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by Voodoo Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! totally sprinkled with virises and spam sammich makers
2007-01-04 08:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by another detroit bassist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont wanna tell you what to do or anything but.....STAY AWAY FROM BEAR SHARE!!!it played hell with my computer.
2007-01-04 08:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by j55cyr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋