Why do people recommend Limewire when it runs the risk of viruses and trojans??
412983
Running Limewire itself isn't the problem.  It's the software you download from Limewire that is.  So, you should always run a virus scanner that actively scans everything you download and actively scans apps when you run them.  If you don't have a virus scanner, I recommend you go get AVG Free Edition and install it.\n\nAVG Free is located at:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/doc/24/lng/us/tpl/v5\n\nYou'll probably also want to get a spyware scanner:\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com\n\nWindows Firewall os OK, but if you want a more comprehensive free firewall, get Sygate:\nhttp://www.sygate.com
1108948
Well, I had limewire for a short time.  I would have kept it but it was slowing my computer down.  I was able to download music and games.  that is all I really looked for.  After I deleted my limewire from my computer, I got tons of popups telling me about limewire.  My internet wouldn't work at all and I had to reinstall my operating system.  So basically I lost everything that I downloaded.  i don't think it's worth it unless you plan on keeping it on your computer for forever.
95116
I also recomend limewire or winmx.  You run a greater risk of getting a virus with limewire if you start downloading files other than music. If you want to download just music use winmx.
490920
Limewire downloaded software is known to contain a high percentage with viruses so I wouldn't receommend it. Try www.download.com for several free programs like 'Spybot search and destroy' and 'adaware'.
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.
233970
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
347115
use ARES, it may not have as many things to download but it seems to have a whole lot less viruses.  Limewire is infested with Trojan Viruses.
366600
No don't use Limewire unless you want a million viruses on your computer. Just go to YouTube or YahooMusic.
873571
Limewire is full of virus and spyware get Ares it is free,fast,and free of bugs.But here is link's to both
355874
If you have good virus protection you should be O.K. I assume they were detected and removed before they got on your system\n\nThe viruses are not coming from Limewire. They are coming from the people you are downloading files from. You must have hit some bad ones to get four that quick.
776663
Well I have used limewire for a while and have never received a virus.  But I only download music and music videos.
1075432
no not use limewire it is full of virus and i have had to reformate friendS computerS 9 times now due to limewire, you will just lose what you have download in a few weeks along with all your work and setting, and programs, everything!!!!! avoid limewire, download legal or use bit torrents (I do not agree with illegal activity but this is the safe way to illegally download)
779870
Both downloading and sharing items with programs like limewire are illegal. You are also not permitted to copy songs on disks and hand out to friends. This is US law.\n\nDownloading songs and other items from limewire IS NOT SAFE. People have paid me hundreds of dollars to clean their computers of viruses and malware. This software opens up your computer to an internet-wide network, and you can easily download infected items.\n\nI somewhat suspect that infections can happen even without downloads for programs of this type.
483124
limewire is getting well above 500,000 downloads a week from download.com. almost everyone in the p2p file sharing industry knows of and is scared of limewires power.  limewire has came on strong and the latest versions contain no spyware adware or viruses.  like all p2p file sharing programs be careful what folders you leave open to others as you can lose personel data. overall limewire has a great gui, great speed, and a wide variety of files available for download.
362508
No Limewire is NOT safe! It will slow down your computer a lot and chances are you might download a virus when you download something from Limewire. I used Limewire for a short time and it made my computer really slow and gave it a few viruses. I don't recommend using Limewire at all!
1107315
I will say this once again, Porn sites, free music download sites, online gaming sites, gambling sites, so called free software sites, etc. are almost ALWAYS guaranteed to at least be infected with adware and spyware, not to mention the possibilities of trojans, hijackers, and malware! I dont use anti virus software at all. No need for it if you are intelligent enough to understand these basics. If I want my mp3 music I go buy a cd and and rip it to mp3. I vary rarely get infected! Been on the net for 15 years and believe me, I learned it the hard way! I repair computers for a living and most of the money I make is cleaning peoples systems out. Some of the people I service have the most sophisticated virus protection you can pay for and they still get infected! People think they are protected, they aint got a clue. E mail is another subject, Get yourself two e-mail accounts. A primary account solely for family and friends, and a secondary for all the websites that ask you for an e-mail addy. Dont open attachments in the primary unless its family pics, that funny joke someone sent you isnt worth the 75 bucks your gonna pay to clean your system. Simply use it for communications. Let your secondary account get the spam! It will take care of itself. Remember, a good portion of viruses comes through your e-mail directly from unknowing friends. \n\nP.S. Anyone who tells you that limewire, bearshare, kazaa, etc aint infected is an absolute boob! I will GUARANTEE that they are all infested with adware, not to mention malicous software incorporated into the tunes you download! Either learn to clean your system or pay out the bum to have someone else do it!
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I have LimeWire on a Mac.. And there´s no Problem with that... But if you are running on a Based Windows system, you have to get an online anti-virus, and activate the both firewall, on the system and on the limewire "preferences".