whatare the dangers of P2P,regarding virus et?
598875
if u transfer a file which is infected from a virus... tht virus iwll affect ur computer...
584644
It's virtually impossible to make a computer that can't get a virus.  However, it might be possible to do that if everything but personal files and the like are on ROM, not EPROM, but pure, hard coded ROM.  That way, nothing can be changed but files, and any virus would be incapable of making lasting affects, unless there's a way it can damage hardware.  If this computer you're referring too is like that, I probably wouldn't buy it if I was a multi-billionaire, except as maybe an oddity, and you couldn't update software except removing some part or so that has the outdated software and put the replacements in.  There _MIGHT_ be another way or so to be almost as virus proof, but I don't know if it's worth betting on.  Routers, to my knowledge, use firewalls to protect, and firewalls protecting an IP network from stuff on the Internet can probably be worked around by using unblocked ports or the like, for example.  I'm not a hacker though, I don't know everything.  Where can I find out more about this computer?
20773
It all depends. Some P2P programs contain viruses and spyware in the program. Always research the reputation of a file sharing app before downloading and installing it.\n\nThe files on a P2P network can be riddled with viruses and spyware. Always scan a file with a virus scanner after downloading it and before opening it.\n\nBasically, use virus and spyware scanners when downloading from file sharing networks. There is always danger.
1140585
Okay, yes a virus can be prevented, if you have the right set of software\nnow the other questions are hard to explain...
1002745
I am not downloading something!\n\nLots of people have got viruses this way.\n\nI hope everybody is very careful!
112561
try downloading one of these Peer-to-peer softwares...search for Limewire,ares,morpheus,edonkey,or shareaza. just make sure to scan for viruses before u open it..
209692
To avoid re-inventing the wheel myself i'm posting links instead of explaining evthing.\n\nYou can read about portscanning here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portscanning\n\nYou can read about trojan horse here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_%28computing%29\n\nI would suggest, don't worry about it and let the firewall do its job. Keep your firewall definitions updated. Block unwanted program access to the internet. And continue the good job of keeping your virus definitions updated. \n\nGood luk
829883
Well here is a tip dont download anything youre not sure about and if i were you i would download it and when it is finished downloading scan it with a Antivirus software which you should have because if you dont you are getting viruses right now so if the scan says there are no viruses go ahead and install it. But always remember if its to good to be true dont do it.
528250
Bittorrent is different than P2P. Although both are used in sharing, bittorrents are much safer when it comes to viruses and spyware... They are free of those worries.\n\nBut if you do use BT, you have to leave the program running so you know that you help give your share back to those whom you downloaded from. "Take a little, give a little..."
749299
ok. First Limewire is untrusted. Norton will do the job only if u open the file by the way when it is open the virus had might effected ur pc. SO don't use Limewire or any P2P u don't know what u are getting.
713665
Hi there,\n\nPrevx1 is capable of removing the P2P Alcan Worm.\n\nThe best and easiest way to remove this is by installing their Free Trial.  This will scan your PC and remove this and any other infections free of charge.
977513
its ok but you are open to viruses trust me i know from first hand experience
717706
You may want to check into some of the P2P Filesharing interface programs / or try a Bit Torrent interface...  There is a lot of cracked software available through programs such as these.  I should caution you, however, that you should exercise great care when downloading cracked software because they often contain worms, trojans, and other types of malware.  It would be adviseable to scan the file immediately after downloading it and PRIOR to opening it to ensure your PC's safety.  \n\nCheers.
1182353
You cant get any virus unless they have you accept a file or you click on one of their links. In other words, dont click on any link you are not sure of and dont accept anything they send you. As well, dont tell them what pages you visited or your IP adress as they can easily hack you. Otherwise, you are safe just chatting.
437623
All P2P systems are inherently unsafe.  There are lots of viruses and spyware/adware that are distributed through P2P sharing.  Many of these are imbedded in files that purport to be music or videos.  \n\nYou also have the possibility of being sued by RIAA.  They troll ISPs for information on subscribers using P2P apps and the courts have held that the ISPs must hand over this information.\n\nProceed at your own (significant) risk.
1122945
mopheus still around\nomg whenst i usta use it \nvirus city from whatever i downloaded\nthats what sux about p2p\nnow i torrent learn it dood  virus free 99% of the time and fast d-loads
639029
Try shareaza, you can link into many other p2p sites. I've used it for years and I've never had any trouble or viruses.