2007-08-03 09:52:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Lime wire should not be used if you care about the computer your using it on. if you download a file it has a chance of containing a bug which therefore you download it can lead to them controlling your computer.
2007-08-03 09:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by mac101623 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No P2P program is safe & never will be, P2P means your downloading from someone else computer if that computer has a virus so will you, limewire is use by a great many kids who do not know what a virus is, even if it jumped out the PC & gave them a kiss, even the best AV & antispyware program will not protect you, downloading only MP3 or not download .exe wont protect you - some of us have the knowledge to put a virus in any program we wish - you wont ever know until it is to late.
2007-08-03 18:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't download nothing under 1mb as it has a higher chance of containing a virus. Your more likely to be infected by spyware/trojans off the actual website than getting a virus by downloading anything.
So keep of the rogue P2P sites ,download Macafee site advisor free ,to warn you of sites that you have a high chance of getting spyware/trojans and also run a your anti-virus scan on anything you download.
2007-08-04 01:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO its not safe if you search yahoo answers you will find
somebody worried about some offensive material downloaded from the lime wire site onto their computer they wanted to know how to completely remove all traces of the file
in case they were prosecuted I myself would not use this site without the best anti virus spy ware programmes
2007-08-03 17:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've not had a major problem with it before usally just a few virus's but it is widely used so i'd be worrid about any files being downloaded which can watch what you do on the internet or even steal credit card info e.c.t
bareshare is better i heard...not as good as buying the virus free vd but at £20 a cd gosh o-0
2007-08-03 17:01:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No it is not safe even with security on your pc eventually you will get a virus through.Some people will say it is ok to use but i have heard so many say that they have had many problems because of it so dont take the chance
2007-08-04 05:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by lou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're a smart person it's safe. The program doesn't come with any spyware or adware but if you download the files that say stuff like "Hilarious Prank!" you'll get a virus. Just be smart and don't download anything suspicious. Pretty much all the music files are safe.
2007-08-03 20:29:14 · answer #7 · answered by snuffy 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If your PC has decent anti-virus software then u shouldn't have a problem with security.
However, Limewire does tend to contain a lot of hidden porn.
You could think u r downloading a film but when u come to play it it may not be exactly what ur looking for !!!!!!!!!
2007-08-04 09:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by louise kelly 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is safe until you start downloading anything...nearly every single file that you download will contain a virus... if you have a very good anti-virus then that will pick up on everything that you download....
another thing about software like limewire is that it seriously slows down your computer...
2007-08-03 18:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by Neil H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The program itself is safe but a large number of the other computers it accesses when you search are LOADED with viruses and other malware. You need to be VERY careful with anything you download and get an antivirus program. The free ones are just as good as the ones you pay for, often better.
2007-08-03 17:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by Alan_B 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋