My other computer was messed up beyond belief by limewire downloads and spyware and whatever the hell it is.
2007-06-03 05:38:15 · 5 answers · asked by Regan 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Then why take a chance with a new computer?? My neighbor got dialers in her computer from that site, they set up internet accounts under her phone number and it was charged to her phone bill. She is dumb and still using it though.
2007-06-03 05:47:22 · answer #1 · answered by Joan H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using Limewire or other peer-to-peer (P2P) programs to download (steal) music, software and movies etc. without paying for it, is one of the leading causes of virus and spyware infections. Many downloads using P2P file-sharing programs are loaded with malware
LIMEWIRE IS NOT A WEBSITE.
You will be downloading "stuff" from unknown stranger's computers while they will be uploading from your computer at the same time. You do not download from any website.
It is amazing that people who would never accept and eat a sandwich from a stranger, don't think twice about downloading a file to their PC from a perfect stranger, who lives half-way around the World!
If you don't know the difference between a .wmp (good) file from a .wmf (potentially very bad) file or a .zip from a .pif, then stay away from Limewire, Kazaa, and all P2P programs. The same is true if you don't know the difference between a song that is 25kb in size from one that is 3 mb in size. The smaller one is probably a Trojan, just waiting for you to infect your computer with.
P2P file-sharing is no place for computer novices. Even experienced expert users get infected using P2P at times.
If you must use P2P, always scan every file you download with both your anti-virus and your anti-spyware before you open it.
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And don't forget the legality issues.
Using Limewire or any other P2P file sharing program such as Kaaza or Bearshare, (free or paid) to download any copyrighted music, movies, software etc. in illegal in the USA.
It is fairly rare, but people do get sued and fined for using these P2P programs. Such as this 12 year old girl here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/09/09/the_riaa_sees_the_face/
It's your right to use Limewire, just make an informed decision!
Good luck.
2007-06-03 05:57:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Limewire is considered illegal. Also, it is a file sharing program, which means if you download a song or video from a person who has a virus on their computer, you will contract the virus on your computer. My advice: stop using Limewire if you want to save your computer.
2007-06-03 05:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok i actually just talked to a computer tech, and he told me (because i asked about limewire) he said that as long as u down load music and video files from lime wire, that are mp3 files and cable files then u wont have a problem he said that its about damn near impossible to hide a virus in these files, and i never did have a problem with limewire, its just when my son dropped my computer that i had a problem, so just stick with mp3 and cable and u wont have a problem
2007-06-03 05:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by keely h 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have self belief me in this one...Morpheus blows limewire/torrents away. merely put in an artist and if it is general adequate, you haven't any longer have been given any issues looking what you like. have self belief me...that utility is amazing.
2016-11-03 12:54:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋