2007-08-08 00:28:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Limewire will be fine on your computer - it is always wise to have a good anti-virus installed. Good luck :-)
2007-08-08 00:31:21 · answer #1 · answered by MissyOz 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Your computer is not likely to be harmed by simply installing limewire although it may slow down the computer a bit as limewire always runs in the background.
However, whenever you download something through limewire, be sure to scan it before opening it as the person whom you downloaded it from could have put a virus in it.
2007-08-08 01:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The limewire program itself will not harm your computer. But Limewire is normally used to download other files and programs. Those files may be infected with virsus, spyware, etc., which could harm your computer.
Plus, since Limewire can be given away for free by anyone, there have been people who have infected the Limewire program itself and then offered it for free to others.
2007-08-08 00:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Just make sure you read the installation software properly instead of just clicking through it. If it asks if you wish to install a third party software say no.
I know Kazaa comes with Lop.com rubbish which most spyware and anti-virus programs can't get rid of.
I believe Limewire may have this bundled in aswell but you do have an option to not install it.
2007-08-08 01:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by katherine.jones86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Installing Limewire cause no problem.
However, the things you dowload might cause problems. Try and be careful what you download. Get stuff that has high ratings anbd run it through virus checkers first.
Safest way is to buy music legally.
2007-08-08 00:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Marky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it WONT be harmed
If you download a virus with limewire it WILL be harmed
Downloading songs off limewire IS ileagal but who cares to be honest?
when downloading stuff just make sure it seems right (right file size, name etc) and you will be fine.
2007-08-08 01:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by Deathcheese 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you have good security settings, an anti-virus programme is a must if you download limewire. I've been downloading from them for quite a while now, and have had no problems as yet.
2007-08-08 00:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire is a good open sharing network, but with all of these type programs there are risks, hackers abound within this framework, try to avoid files that seem to small as often these are spam or re-direction to a website. preview files before they are finished this will give you an idea whether it's legit or not. use your anti-virus to scan files and anything with extra attachments should be deleted. be watchful of messenger programs as they will use these programs, good luck.
2007-08-08 00:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear rodney ,
a week ago , i installed limewire on my computer i found no prob .but it is better to have an antivirus with it , cuz once i download it a programme from it .my antivirus said to me that a virus is detected! but otherwise in downloading songs there is no prob!
2007-08-08 00:39:21 · answer #9 · answered by Zack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i had limewire installed my computer crashed completly with a virus. cost me a lot of money to get repaired. to many viruses and to much porn for my liking. google bearshare lite 5.2.5 and download or ares. both excellent. the bearshare lite is not on the bearshare website anymore hence google it. good luck.lol
2007-08-08 06:54:41 · answer #10 · answered by RiffRaff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋