why does having limewire slow my pc? I don't mean the connection speed but the actual pc itself. I have a dual core pc running on vista with 1gig ram. Whenever I am using limewire everything slows down and I usually only use word and winamp...
2007-07-30 17:14:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Limewire is slow because it is a Java program. Java programs, being cross-platform (capable of running on many different processors and operating systems), are run inside what is called a "Java Virtual Machine". This machine gives fairly consistent performance across all platforms: slow.
2007-07-30 17:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here's the science-fictiony, paranoid answer:
Some websites are rich in spyware (not mentioning any specific names here) not the commercial kind of spyware, the federal, state investigative kinds. The code written to track P2P music/movie downloaders is very disruptive and cumbersome. It's a kind of P2P network in itself that uses your computer to bounce your own info back to them like it's become their own private broadcasting station.
* Bidirectional traffic slows down your PC.
* Constant pinging affects speed.
* Viruses can drench it in virtual molasses
* Downloads slow it down.
* Using your computer on a P2P network makes it slowmo.
* Fighting popups--has a s l o w i n g e f f e c t.*
Limewire, Winamp are free, right. When was the last time you got something free? Free on the internet, means Free to do stuff on your computer.
2007-07-30 17:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by CHARLES T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it usually fills your computer with viruses, trojans, and worms, spyware, adware, etc. etc. etc.
I learned this the hard way.
I bought my daughter a brand new PC. It ran great for the first few days. She downloaded Limewire one morning and by that night her computer slowed down. I ran a virus scan and she already had 43 infections in less than 12 hours after Limewore was installed.
I've seen this happen more than once.
2007-07-30 17:18:56 · answer #3 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Investigate the numerous settings tabs in Limewire preferences. There's one in there that affects RAM. Can't recall the name.
p.s. Others are correct about Limewire--it's not worth the spyware and other hassles it brings. In fact the songs you download themselves could be dangerous. Try Gnucleus instead.
And also, Lavasoft Ad-aware is not really that recommended anymore to use as a spyware catcher. Try Spycatcher Express!
2007-07-30 17:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
* Tip: Purge the Downloads Queue!
* After opening LW wait 10 to 20 mins before using. Let it settle down 1st.
* Go to Tools>Options>Speed & tick disable Ultrapeer Cap. & press apply button.
* Set both uplds & downlds to autoclear.
* Close all LW windows you don't need open at that time.
* You might also consider reducing shared files if you have multiple thousands of them.
* Also don't use the Resume/Find Sources button on all incomplete files. This can have side-fx such as affect LW's connection quality. This will also stress LW & your comp. If you use Resume/Find sources then just apply it to a couple or so at one time.
* Reduce uplds to about 70-80% or more. Reduce downlds to 80 or 90%.
* Disable LW's media player so your default player opens instead (Tools>Options>Player & untick option & press Apply.)
* If you're not actually actively using LW then hide it in the background or in the program tray (minimized.)
2007-07-30 17:20:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it slows your laptop while getting used you will discover out if its getting used with the aid of finding interior the backside iright corner and seeing if its kind is there , info that it slows your laptop while getting used is pressing Ctrl - Alt - Del and going to techniques then press memory utilization and the LimeWire technique would be someplace close to the precise and it somewhat is deleted particularly :)
2016-10-13 04:22:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire installs all kinds of ad programs, spyware, tracking programs, etc. onto your computer.
Download AdAware--it's free. It's made by a company called Lavasoft. You can run scans on your computer and delete all the spyware and the other garbage that slows down your computer.
2007-07-30 17:17:53 · answer #7 · answered by Sissy 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
problematic point look into from yahoo and bing it can assist
2014-07-21 22:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because limewire is some kind of virus who attract the spammer and destroy your PC..
2007-07-30 17:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's busy downloading free viruses with all the free music
2007-07-30 17:17:52 · answer #10 · answered by Dr 8'lls 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋