Does limewire really mess up your computer?
952693
Yes, it does I just learned that the other day when my computer got infected by two different virus, Malware wipe and Virusburst. I downloaded the night before my computer went haywire, Just be careful of what you download, people could be sharing music and movies from their infected computers and are passing it on to others who download. Make sure you have a few good Antivirus programs cause my Norton alone didn't work to block them. It's really up to you.
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.
908397
You can download virtually any software from limewire, illegally. What your actually doing is downloading a copy of the software purchased by someone else. It will probably work, will slow down your system, and cannot be registered with adobe.
89327
Limewire itself has no viruses.  It is, however, possible to download a virus using Limewire.  This would be accidental, ofcourse.  For example, you download a file called "happy_birthday.mp3".  This file has a size of 851.7 kb.  This would obviously be something bad (a virus or something) because most mp3 files are at least 2mb in size.\n\nIf you are using Limewire to download files, you MUST become familiar with file types and the common sizes associated with those file types.  If these data don't look right, then don't download that file.\n\nTo rid your pc of "bad files" that you have downloaded using Limewire, you will need a good anti-virus software.  You can find a good one for free at:  \n\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avg71free_375a716.exe\n\nIt's called Anti- Virus Gold Free Edition.  It's what I use and it works superbly.\n\nAlso, if your pc is running slow, and if you are running Windows XP, Click "start", "all programs", "accessories", "system tools", "disk defragmenter" and then click "Defragment" when it opens.  It will take quite a long time, but it will speed up your pc.
373177
I don't know from experience so don't quote me but...Limewire is supposed to be very good but when ppl download it there is an option not to download spyware with it & most ppl don't notice, maybe this is what you have done, try uninstalling it, restore your pc to a date before you downloaded limewire if you can remember when that was, then re install it without the spyware. If that doesn't work you can always reverse the restore operation & your pc will be the same as before.You have nothing to lose.
515322
Like any P2P program, it does slow down your computer and there is a good chance you will catch a virus. Last year got a really bad virus (a combination of viruses actually) from a song I downloaded on Limewire. It was so bad that, after spending weeks trying to fix it myself and have others fix it, I had to get a new computer. \n\nI use iTunes for downloading music now. It's worth the lousy dollar per song to be able to keep my computer.
235824
limewire is full of spyware and adware.Replace it with shareaza (completely spyware/adware free) right now;\n\nsee limewire spyware/adware report at here:\nhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/Pest.aspx?id=453088059\n\nand get shareaza here:\n\nhttp://www.shareaza.com/\n\nAs a recommendation try to do not use p2p software at all.
550778
yes,you can,but you should be aware that limewire carries virus,s
502104
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
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.
1061238
Defo Limewire, BearShare put SO much spyware on my PC, Limewire has never given me any problems\n\nx x x
1150106
Limewire is bad news..full stop...as pc technicians we remove it daily from folks pc's...spyware infections from this program almost always means your windows will become so corrupted that a format of the HDD is the only resort. Stay away from all shareware programs,crack websites etc to avoid spyware
667994
Limewire is a virus waiting to happen.  You poor fool.  I pitty you.  You have so seriously phucked your computer !\n\nSorry, Dude.  But you've been hosed.  I hope you don't have any personal information on there ... if you do, don't worry, I'll post a backup copy on the internet for you.\n\nSeriously, Dude, get rid of that ASAP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
385499
there maybe down.i was down for a while as there is a bug getting around that plays games with your limewire,such as causing limewire to automaticaly start up just after start up-even if you have the connection ticked not to.I got it 3 times in 2 days,then all hell let loose in my limewire, i lost all of my library and gained someone elses-which was full of porn.i had to run my noadware through my system then i deleted limewire and re downloaded a fresh version.
628081
try downloading adaware- that usually will find that as a potentially harmful program. also you can use search under the start menu and type in limewire and anything that is found delete.
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.
438172
For me, not with music\nMy friends said they got trouble from .zip files on limewire