-- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 10:18 pm on June 4, 2006 I was wondering if Limewire contains any sort of virus that may harm my computer. Does anyone know about this program? -- Posted by Patronizing Bastard at 10:19 pm on June 4, 2006 Limewire, depending on the definition of contain, contains no viruses. It is safe to download limewire. (Edited by Patronizing Bastard at 10:21 pm on June 4, 2006) -- Posted by twinkletoes at 10:20 pm on June 4, 2006 I have limewire and I haven't had any viruses, however my boyfriend got a virus from limewire and it wiped out his entire computer...  I still use it and love it... Just be careful! -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 10:22 pm on June 4, 2006 Thank you I was just wondering about the program. -- Posted by scottyrob at 10:22 pm on June 4, 2006 Limewire its self dosent contain a virus, however, The files you download from it ussualy do! Try and scan any files you download from there before opening them! -- Posted by jmarshall120 at 10:22 pm on June 4, 2006 lyk all of those kind of p2p downloaders, be careful and she'll be good cheers, -- Posted by Roy at 10:27 pm on June 4, 2006 While the program Limewire itself does not contain any virus's.. The files that you download from it could certainly have virus's. -- Posted by Engel at 10:27 pm on June 4, 2006 I've had it for AGES and my computer is doin great. -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 10:30 pm on June 4, 2006 Thank you for all the help. I just want to make sure that this isn't the program that is crashing my computer each time i turn it on. -- Posted by HazelEyes at 11:12 pm on June 4, 2006 I love limewire -- Posted by nikki at 4:59 am on June 5, 2006 I've always used LimeWire, despite it being illegal. The programme itself doesn't have any viruses, but some of the files might. -- Posted by bighead1991 at 7:16 am on June 5, 2006 Just dont  download .exe files. Also when downloading music files dont download files which are 200kb or around there. Most music tracks are in .mp3 or .wma on LimeWire, and over 3000kb, just stay around there and you will be fine :) -- Posted by riz at 7:54 am on June 5, 2006 limewire free edition has some adware,but the pro version doesnt have and junk.dot download any zip or rar files.coz 99% of the files in the Limewire network contain virus.so dont download any zip or rar files.. when downloading movies please be careful.coz most of the movies available on LW network are PORN.they are just renamed as silent hill,davinci code like that.so pls check a ticket b4 u download.. please use direct server downloads,its safe,fast and secure and FREE.i use direct downloading -- Posted by 4est at 4:39 pm on June 9, 2006 LimeWire itself is not does not contain any spyware, viruses, etc. The downloaded files often do. If you download AVG Anti-virus Free version, (if you don't have it/another anti-virus), than it will protect you from downloading files with viruses. Only download music files and image files. Images can be .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff, .png, etc. If they aren't a known image file type, DON'T DOWNLOAD it.   Music files are usually .mp3 or .m4a if its not a known music file type, DON'T DOWNLOAD IT. Music files should be 800-4000 kb. If you have AVG or another anti virus, it will warn you if it senses the file contains a virus. If you know the length of the song, often times it is about 1 minute = 1000 kbs. Thats not always right, depending on several factors, but if its way off than it is wise to choose another file. Also, don't leave Limewire running in the background, it slows things down a lot. (Edited by 4est at 4:40 pm on June 9, 2006) -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 9:18 pm on June 9, 2006 Thank you very much for posting replies to my topic on limewire :) -- Posted by LimeWire at 4:51 pm on June 16, 2006 i love limewire. obviously. ha. i think some of the files have viruses and spyware though.   -- Posted by Napster the Hacker at 5:49 pm on June 17, 2006 Well as others said Lime Wire doesnt have any Virus but the things you download may have so be-careful. http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html go to that web site and get Avast.Install it in your Computer that may help you to get rid of Viruses. -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 9:14 pm on June 18, 2006 Thank you all for the responses to my post :) -- Posted by Napster the Hacker at 11:55 pm on June 18, 2006 Ok Welcome, and Have Fun   -- Posted by Fender at 7:45 am on June 22, 2006 Quote: from scottyrob at 3:22 pm on June 5, 2006 Limewire its self dosent contain a virus, however, The files you download from it ussualy do! Try and scan any files you download from there before opening them! Better yet, don't get any type of executable or batch file off there. It's safe to get videos, music and pictures. That's it. -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 7:54 pm on June 24, 2006 Thank you for all your help :) -- Posted by Stormblazer at 8:57 pm on June 24, 2006 Quote: from Roy at 11:27 pm on June 4, 2006 While the program Limewire itself does not contain any virus's.. The files that you download from it could certainly have virus's. Exactly. There's so much misinformation about viruses out there... Really. Personally, I strongly prefer torrents for downloading larger files and groups of files, much faster and easier to distribute stuff, as well as being less likely to contain viruses since torrents use hash checks on the file pieces, and more importantly, most torrents come with the CRC checksum for the files. -- Posted by huh at 11:34 pm on June 24, 2006 how do download it is it free? -- Posted by Vanillaicegirl2003 at 7:03 pm on June 25, 2006 Yes.. Limewire is a free program for music :) Go to http://www.limewire.com -- Posted by DefaultTo0 at 11:51 am on Aug. 14, 2006 Scan any files you download BEFORE opening them, you'll do great. -- Posted by PerfectFairy at 7:24 am on Aug. 21, 2006 Do NOT get limewire, it puts lots of spyware/ adware on your computer, also it is the MOST wastched site for piratting music. The goverment also puts fake music files up for you to download, which means when you do they have cuaght you... -- Posted by espresso8097 at 8:58 pm on Aug. 22, 2006 Generally safe, but make sure file size makes sence for what it is. -- Posted by Dickij03 at 2:53 pm on Sep. 5, 2006 wtf u on about limewire aint the most watched... Limewire, is'nt "its own network" it uses the Gnutella 1 Network, unless they have changed to "Gnutella 2". Such clients like Imesh, Bear Share etc use the same network as limewire, so it aint most watched These files the goverment put up is true, if you download it fully they log your ip address and can get your home address from your isp... But likely hood is very low! Personally, if your more of an advanced user id go for www.shareaza.com This connects to Gnutella 1 Gnutella 2 and Edonkey, so you get the most file results, more sources, and ontop of that it supports Magnet/ED2K links and even has a bittorrent client inside!! Shareaza FTW