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Will I get all kinds of spyware on my computer if I download Limewire?
Author: admin // Category: LimeWire DownloadsI have Norton Anti-Virus on my computer, and I keep it updated. Can that protect me if I do download limewire?
Its easy to "download" malware on your machine if you are not good at using Limewire. Especially when downloading exe, bat and zip files. Norton wont protect you since you are downloading the files and limewire program will use your rights to access file system.
June 16th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
simple answer is NO.
Limewire install asks you to agree to the licence before installing and basically you give limewire permission to slam you with all kinds of crap from "partners"
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June 16th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Its easy to "download" malware on your machine if you are not good at using Limewire. Especially when downloading exe, bat and zip files. Norton wont protect you since you are downloading the files and Limewire program will use your rights to access file system.
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June 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Hello,
The Limewire installer could very well install malware into your system if you do not carefully read each installation step and proceed with caution. Moreover, files that people share are sometimes laced with viruses, so you MUST always be aware of exactly what you are downloading. Yes, a good Antivirus program is a MUST these days, when using Limewire or not.
- Joe
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June 16th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
NO if you aren't careful, don't bother with it.
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June 16th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
well you should read this article :
http://www.computersafetytip.com/is-limewire-really-that-secure.html
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