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How to beware of viruses for limewire?


HOW???

Limewire is completely unsafe, but after downloading each file you should scan it with your anti-virus before using or opening it. This isn't fool-proof though, there are some smart viruses that can get around that. But that will keep you the safest.

Also stay away from "urgent limewire update" and "hilarious prank call" or anything over 20 sharers, those are normally infected files.

Hope this helps,
-Brandon

use bittorrent, or microtorrent for download...

I don't know anyone who has successfully accomplished this. EVERYONE i know, including myself, has had to do system restores, etc just to make their comps work again....

and that other guy gave some.. international music thing..

just scan everything you download with a virus scanner.

The file sharing computer is where the infection comes from, not Limewire.
Download and scan the file first

Read this before you use limewire.

Is LimeWire Dangerous?

If you enjoy file sharing programs, LimeWire isn't a bad idea. If, however, you don't want other individuals to have access to your files, LimeWire is a truly bad idea. Not only will it slow your personal computer down, it will also destroy any meaningful internet experience that you want to have because your bandwidth will constantly be in demand by other LimeWire users downloading the files that you have posted. Some users have reported having the bulk of their allowable bandwidth consumed all day everyday by other LimeWire users.

LimeWire As a Security Risk

Using LimeWire and allowing others to connect to your computer presents a security risk to you. In order to use a filesharing network like LimeWire, you have to disable many of your defenses that protect you from other users. While others are not supposed to be able to see the information you don't post directly, crafty users will have no trouble accessing any material they want on your machine. From personal files to password and credit card information, it's all very available once you become a part of LimeWire. Whether you have a firewall on your computer or not, your security is at risk with a service like LimeWire. Indeed, one of the features LimeWire advertises on their own site is how easy it is to get through the firewalls of other users. More than any other filesharing program, though, LimeWire is particularly dangerous, as there are several security flaws within the network. You don't have to be a hacker to grab someone's financial data from the service, and with the rates of identity theft on the rise, it's best to protect yourself at all costs.

You may want to check out podsafe http://music.podshow.com/
You can download music legally and its free too!!

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