How do I know what files on Limewire have viruse, spyware, etc.....?
107264
you can download anything if you have a anti virus scan because for me i did download some virus that i did not know they were before and anti virus shows up and say you got virus then they delat it
455284
limewire... Its free and malware free.  Once you get it, you can download the "pro" version.\nBeware of files that are less than 90kb, as they often contain viruses.
62374
yes you can, but limewire stops any corrupted files from being downloaded. When you download programs, though, you can get one. Anti-virus will stop it, unless it is a REALLY advanced one, but nobody would bother putting one in something and sharing it.
461646
Yeah, if you're using Limewire, there's a good chance you've got a virus or some other form of malicious programs on your computer.\n\nDownload a good anti-virus program and do a full scan of your system.\n\nAfter that, go download Firefox (sourced) and use that instead of Internet Explorer. It's a web browser just like Internet Explorer, only it's MUCH safer to use. Internet Explorer has MANY security holes that make your computer very vulnerable to virus attacks. Firefox doesn't have these security holes, making it MUCH safer to use than Explorer.
130551
Try going to www.limewire.com. I download from there all the time. Having a virus scanner would be good though cause when downloading from these types of sites you can get infected pretty easily. This way you can scan it before you open it.
131220
Download lavasoft's Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy. Scan your computer with these programs to remove all the spyware programs you loaded including limewire itself.
1110409
Some applications you downloaded on LimeWire has virus. However, you do need virus protection like AVG Free Edition. You may try uTorrent that's not compliment with viruses. Here's the list of websites you can download MS Office:\nhttp://www.torrentspy.com\nhttp://www.isohunt.com\nand\nhttp://www.thepiratebay.org
4230
Limewire, and in fact most file sharing programs do not give your computer a virus.\n\nYou WILL however, get viruses from scripters who use the filesharing programs to force a file upload to your system.\n\nNormally, you initiate a download by selecting what you want to download.  Some people however, can use backdoors in the program to make it THINK you requested a download, and will load unwanted files (the neverending supply of kiddy porn is a perfect example)\n\nIf you are going to use Limewire, do NOT keep it on 24/7.  Only have it running a download while you are at your system, and keep an eye out on your shared folder.  If you see files you KNOW you didnt download, delete them, and scan for viruses
428980
get a screwdriver and open up your computer case. the way to get the files out will become clear.\n\nedit: don't listen to the other ****s on here. Limewire will install spyware on your computer! for real.
742281
If you have a good virus protection software like nortons antivirus then you dont have to worry. Nortons will warn you if you are downloading a virus from lime wire then you can just stop the process. If you want more music selections with less hassle try Bittorent. Web sites like torrentspy can get you good music with less hassle. A good bittorent client is Azereus also get Peer guardian for extra security both are free.
562767
Yes my spyware detector did that once to me.\n\nI had to redownload it and install it. Go to start menu, type regedit.\n\nThen on the left click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and then go to software. If you see anything in there that says limewire, delete it. Do a search on your computer too and delete anything relevant to limewire.\n\nTry re-downloading it again.\n\nEdit: Tell me if you still have the problem. I will check back on this post or you can contact me through my profile.
1095768
Limewire has a lot of viruses and adware/spyware hooked into their files.  Kazaa is terrrrrrrible!!!\n\nTry Frostwire or Ares.\n\nLimewire reviews:\n\nhttp://fileforum.betanews.com/review/984642248/1/view
1163120
first off....  just to bit.ch smack a few of the people in here that keep saying that mp3'z do or have contained viruses from limewire....  .. ITS POSSIBLE YES... BUT...do the real .mp3 files contain a virus NO!!!!...  its pretty simple to tack on a .mp3 extension to the end of any file or make a file look like an mp3 or .wma...  but in fact its not a real mp3 so.. NO.... real mp3 files DO NOT contain viruses..... people just need to look at the file sizes and the file name to see if anything looks suspicious....   but you have to watch out for files that might have multiple extensions like...   movie.avi.exe   or  song.mp3.bat.exe,  the bulk of viruses that come from limewire are usually from Program files ending in .EXE .BAT....  and I've even seen some video files that once you download them and click to play them.. they open up your browser and take you to a site that usually have spyware and viruses.....     you get the point.....     .... but I've never heard of mp3z being infected with or infecting pc's with viruses....    "YET"  lol
305148
The 2 programs do not contain spyware themselves, but the files you download using those programs (or any other P2P programs) puts you in risk of spywares, viruses and trojans.\n\nAmong the 2, Limewire is definitely the better one, but Limewire Pro is far better than Limewire...
1045204
Limewire is not good, and is responsible for the prolifferation of computer viruses. Everytime you download from LimeWire, you risk getting worms, viruses and malware on your computer. In a single day, LimeWire downloaded no less than 47 viruses and worms to my AlienWare Area 51 computer. Limewire has a responsibility to make sure they do not spread viruses to the public, but repeatedly refuses to clean their downloads, thereby passing viruses to the public, knowingly. I would avoid LimeWire at all costs, unless you want to test your antivirus programs effectiveness.
739241
Dude.... LIMEWIRE F-ing SUCKS. Dont mess with them or Kazaa or the entire Gnutella network. Its packed full of spyware and tracking programs. Im not paranoid, I just know this for a fact because I got busted for copyright infringement and piracy a few years ago from using them for P2P connections. Also, make sure you check all the hidden files those programs leave behind. When you download using them it places multiple copies of the files into other folders you dont know about. Thats how it got me. Just thought you shold know.
776663
Well I have used limewire for a while and have never received a virus.  But I only download music and music videos.