2007-03-11 22:23:14 · 6 answers · asked by -chik- 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
No risk to download Limewire. The risk is in what you then use Limewire to download.
2007-03-11 22:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
High.
You give others direct access to your drive using this type of software, the odds for you being hacked or infected with a virus is extremely high.....
As far as downloading from there, I see many many people asking why there computer isnt working since they installed limewire, and they end up having to reinstall the operating system....losing all their files.....
Download at your own risk, make sure your running an antivirus software, and using a firewall, even then you are still at risk......
2007-03-11 22:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Vincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my cable guy hooked up my internet I knew nothing ,and he said definately do NOT go to limewire it's a good way to get a virus.He said lots of people complain about it ! I don't care to download music anyway but I did pass the information to someone else who asked me about it a few days ago and they did not go there either ! Why risk it ?
2007-03-11 22:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by K.Heat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my experience with limewire, it seems to be OK if you just stick to downloading music. I wouldnt recommend downloading games or software. (maybe the occasional porn)...I didnt say that!
2007-03-11 22:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by clone17 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Worst case -Total loss of your hard drive (yes malicious code can destroy your hard drive)
Least case - Adware, Trojan Horses, Worms & viruses...
Try Ares- It has no ads no bundled hidden malicious code...
http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/
2007-03-11 22:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it brings virus easily to your pc, and you download copy righted materials which can get you (or anybody) into legal issues
2007-03-11 22:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋