can u get in trouble from downloading from limewire and just keeping in you computer?
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the above answer is not completely true\n\notherwise, why would there be p2p programs at all?\n\n\nIf you want to share something you created completely on your own, you are free to do so.  But yes, sharing music and video files that you bought is illegal.  If caught, there can be some very stiff fines if not prosecutions & jail time.
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Limewire is a free P2P program that will let you...but as a disclaimer, it is also illegal since that music you are downloading is liscensed.
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yes!!!!!\n\nI haven't had a problem with music files yet, but I have when downloading programs. At least 60 % of the time when I download programs my anti-virus catches something and quarantines it.\n\nyou must have anti-virus, fire wall, spyware/adware removers & pop-up blockers or you will be at risk!
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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.
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It sure might be dangerous to have lime wire on your computer..Lime wire by itself do not have any spyware or virus in it..But,limewire can be used to obtain your msn or yahoo passwords..just be sure that you do not share your  windows rootdrive ..means..in the share folder option, do not put c: drive..put any other folder in any other drive..\nIf you put c drive..other users can search for yahoo.ini or similar and can find your encrypted password..it is just a matter of minutes for someone who knows abt computers to decrypt your password...
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no limewire does no harm to ure hard drive till now its the safest p2p n provides the best search results ever.i myself use limewire pro.\n\nt.c\n\n-r.a.a.j
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Limewire as a software does not infect the computers with viruses. But since the whole concept of file sharing is to allow users to easily share the files, care should be taken to ensure that you take the files from a reliable source as there are different types of people out there
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If you dont know what you're doing I would leave limewire alone.  Twice I have got bad viruses on my PC from limewire files - the last one was so bad I had to throw the computer away and buy a new one.  Also it is illegal - not that people care.  I would never use it again xx
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You Can do It manually be opening up your limewire file in "My Computer", if you have a PC. Then just empty the files you don't want.
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I have personally used limewire . Its quite safe though having a firewall installed would be a better bet as it s P2P network and accessing someones computer and other files is not a remote possibility. With a firewall you can be safe.\n\nA hint I would like to give you to avoid viruses etc. is always pay close attention to the size of the file you are downloading. If your downloading a music file download one which is reasonably big and which has many multiple downloads.\n\nThere have been many instances when I have seareched for a file generally music and got only one result . A file thats 149.1 Kb in size. This is a VIRUS or crap Do not download these.\n\nThats all I can say, personally I am very happy with Limewire .
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Limewire opens up your computer to viruses and spyware. I know a lot of friends that have made their computers crash beyond repair. its very harmful to your computer and i suggest that you dont use it.
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It's possible, but unlikely you would get into trouble from downloading some music from limewire.  It's true you can easily compromise security if you're not careful.  BUT, if you are good with how to control your firewall, spyware programs, and virus programs, you should be ok.  I mean life's too short to be worrying about "big brother" watching all the time.  Thanks for the good question.  Peace....
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I don't know what site you should download music from but all i know is DO NOT DOWNLOAD MUSIC FROM LIMEWIRE OR EVEN DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION!!!!It gave my computer a virus we had to take it in to get fixed it ruined my computer!!!
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Limewire is a file-sharing program.  illegal, but many people still use it.\n\nMusic can be downloaded from it
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NOPES not really if you use it wisely. You can download music. But there were cases where the court asked Internet service providers to present the list of their customers who use P2P softwares. Action was taken against them. These cases are very rare. Also depends on what country you reside and how strict the laws are. I am using LIMEWIRE for 13 months without any problems. Well beware of viruses and spywares. Hope that answers your question.
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yes it is, if your only downloading music and videos but not programs cause they have virus...
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Its pretty safe, at least its the safer i've tryed, there's no much trouble when you download music or videos but watch out whe downloading executables or programs, its easy to use and you can find tons of files, just keep you anti-virus updated and your firewall up and youll have no problem