ok so i installed limewire on my laptop about umm 1 week ago, but now my internet is so slow, do you guys have any advice on how to fix it other than deleting it , ? help plz. =(
2007-08-07 09:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by CaCutie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
restart your computer...and press F4 or F5 while it's starting up...it will take you to the boot menu and go to safe mode.....when safe mode starts....it's going to ask you yes is you want to continue using it or no if you want to stop and go to time revert well you go to time revert and you click on the date that was work was last working fine....so it will do the process don't panic....and WALA....you're good as new
2007-08-07 09:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Rafael L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, so you don't want to delete Limewire, right? Well, if its making your computer slow, then take it off of your computer. If you want free music, use Ares instead.
It is like Limewire. My friend uses it. It is very easy to use, and you get free music, as much as you want without slowing your computer. It is also not illegal. It is simple to use. If you choose to install it, then this is how to use it:
1. Go to the "Search" tab.
2. Type in the name of the song you want.
3. Double click to download.
4. Go to the "Transfer" tab.
5. When it is finished downloading, right click the song.
6. Select "Locate File." The "Shared Music" folder.
7. Just drag it onto your iTunes or Winows Media Player or wherever your music library is. Enjoy!
Hope this helps. Once you have downloaded a few songs, you wil get used to it. I have done it on my friend's computer many times. Click the link below to download it.
2007-08-07 17:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Yes, I do believe LimeWire is making your computer slow. I have an older Dell (I am receiving a newer model shortly). My kid installed LimeWire two months ago and I could barely work on this older computer. Finally, I just removed it and, of course, he was not happy about this. But, I made him the promise that I'd find a faster computer to support his music downloads. My older computer is running superbly now! Wishing you well!
2007-08-07 16:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by annswers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how fast is your internet speed, limewire is probably using all the bandwidth..also do u have anti-virus s/w? a lot of files on limewire are viruses so u need to be careful, do a scan for virus/spyware on the computer...if u dont have your own , then go to google and do a search for 'trendmicro free scan' ...its a really good free anti-virus scan - but its just a one off scan.
also i know u said u dont want to uninstall it, but for dl'ing i really recommend u use a torrent program like utorrent - much faster, and before u download a file u can read peoples comments on them so u know if the file is good or bad
2007-08-07 17:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by spdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limit your upload/download speeds and number of concurrent downloads/uploads. The network traffic is stealing all your processor.
2007-08-07 16:52:07 · answer #5 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋