if you do.. does it give you a virus or slow your computer down or something cuz everyone i know that has it doesnt get one...yet i had it one time and got unlucky and got a virus that completely broke down my computer
2007-02-09 17:13:29 · 10 answers · asked by lovinpink809 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I do not get anything except for the music I download
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here are some safe downloading tips on limewire:
1. NEVER or limit the downloads of .exe and .zip (or any other compressed files)
2. always check what you are downloading, it could say mp3 but is really disguised as a .exe
3. when downloading music, download ones with a correct time length and file size
4. always have your antispyware up to date (with resident protection)
2007-02-09 17:19:40 · answer #1 · answered by Legend 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have limewire. Limewire, if you're using it to download multiple files will occupy quite a bit of memory and has to do alot of writing and reading on your hard drive at the same time. This can slow down your computer a lot.Personally I have never gotten a virus from downloading files from limewire although I know what to look for and avoid.
2007-02-10 01:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by jeff c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire has a lot of adware and spyware. Also since you download files from other users those files could actually be infected with a virus of some sort so anything you download could infect your computer.
I generally steer clear of any software like Limewire as much as possible. See if it is possible to use BitTorrent to get the file(s) you need.
2007-02-10 01:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by kniemczak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we do....Limewire is file-sharing ( kinda like un-safe sex),you always have a chance of catching something. Look around for a program called Sand box or Sandboxle. Its free,it filters files before they reach you . If you do get a virus,you just empty that sandbox and you are right back to where you were before you caught it. Kinda cool,yes?
2007-02-10 01:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by eric b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have limewire. Always scan a file or any download before opening.
2007-02-10 01:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fortunately, my anti virus caught it and quarantined it, but I did almost get one from a song I was downloading from there. Be careful.
2007-02-10 01:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Lime Wire and so far my computer has'nt caughting a virus.
2007-02-10 01:17:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if the file your down loading is infected then it infects your computer
2007-02-10 01:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by Akasha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got it a few weeks ago and so far i have been lucky, im still very wary as to what i download from it though
2007-02-10 01:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Calebs Mummy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PIRACY SUCKS...THEY GONNA GET YA!!!
2007-02-10 01:16:45 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋