can anyone help me???
2007-07-17 14:22:21 · 6 answers · asked by cookie3296 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
thank you tiks so far you have helped the most i thank you verry much i will try that!
2007-07-17 14:32:30 · update #1
i meant tika not tiks srry
2007-07-17 14:33:10 · update #2
possibly. you should always used a firewall on your computer. i've been using limewire for about 3 years, i use a firewall, and antivirus protection and i've never gotten a virus. but you should do a full scan about every week to rid of spyware or adware.
2007-07-17 14:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But a firewall has nothing to do with it.
Using Limewire, Kazza or ANY OTHER peer-to-peer (P2P) programs to illegally 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/
Good luck.
2007-07-17 21:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
After you have installed the limewire just have your virussoftware run a full virus scan. If everything checks out OK then you didn't get a virus from it.
2007-07-17 21:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simple answer Yes. Limewire and any P2P program are full of viruses.
2007-07-17 21:26:08 · answer #4 · answered by darylzero46 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But they wont work if you're using a Mac.
2007-07-17 21:29:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely, yes. Get a good one from http://comodo.com/
2007-07-18 01:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by CelesteMoone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋