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phildot
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25. September 2006 @ 11:24 |
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please can anyone help me with limewire. after installation this program keeps starting up although all the correct checkboxes have been unticked for it not to, also it starts up when not connected to the internet, thanks
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25. September 2006 @ 11:26 |
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Hi,
Start > Run > type "msconfig" without the quotes.
Uncheck limewire from the start up tab.
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basilj
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26. September 2006 @ 05:57 |
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You might also want to check out Frostwire which is replacing Limewire.
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AfterDawn Addict
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26. September 2006 @ 08:38 |
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This is merely my opinion - but I'd stay well away from Limewire...full of virus ridden files etc etc
Just sumin to consider (not much but :P)
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26. September 2006 @ 09:07 |
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Ripper, Aslong as you have checked the clean and infected list and are sure you have a clean version, just watch what you d/l and you'll be fine.
Although I do stress the use of BT...
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26. September 2006 @ 09:16 |
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Yes i know Rav ;)
And am perfectly capable of using limwire safely; I was just saying that as a warning to someone that maybe does not.
However, I still feel uncomfortable,on principal, using software, where you are open to that content or it is allowed to be publicly spread.
And yes BT is the way to go IMHO.
:)
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26. September 2006 @ 10:06 |
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Hi,
I know you are capable of using it, you said:
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This is merely my opinion - but I'd stay well away from Limewire...full of virus ridden files etc etc
Just sumin to consider (not much but :P)
So like I said, if your version is a clean one (not bundled w/ walware), if you watch what you download carefully, then you'll be fine, I have a CLEAN version of L/W PRO on another machine and have been running it for 2 years, not one infected file downloaded to date.
On this machine Limewire's counter-part is installed, frostwire, also been clean using that.
If you feel your secuirty is being compremised, then don't use p2p at all, I'm a strict BT user, when I do use p2p, its for songs via Frostwire.
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26. September 2006 @ 10:28 |
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Hi Rav,
Sorry if i sounded at all provocative in my reply; it was not intentional lol (reading over what i had said - it did occur to me..)
I also own a clean version of LImewire - which i use for the occasional song as do i use Soulseek. But yes i, now, have come to swear by bittorrent and will for the rest of my time ;)
I don't feel my safety is being comprimised;merely more open to exploit using a device like limewire, obviously if it is not used properly.
:)
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26. September 2006 @ 11:01 |
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no sh*t i just spent 3 hours geting rid 25 virases after the turned my firewall off and denied me accses of it i say screw limewire to lime hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i unisteled it now
mododaz was here
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26. September 2006 @ 11:10 |
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Originally posted by rav009:
Aslong as you have checked the clean and infected list and are sure you have a clean version, just watch what you d/l and you'll be fine.
Originally posted by rav009:
If you feel your secuirty is being compremised, then don't use p2p at all, I'm a strict BT user, when I do use p2p, its for songs via Frostwire.
Says it all... you should be careful what you d/l in future. As for your viruses; post things like a HijackThis log and other virus scan logs in the virus forum and someone will help you out; unless you are sure they are gone that is.
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26. September 2006 @ 13:13 |
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lime wire what kind or name is limewire anyhow lol...
there getting closed down soon and you wont be able to download anymore limewire :0
they have already being sued
and all you ever get is virus
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wasted05
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26. September 2006 @ 20:19 |
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yup i got a virus from limewire so are all my friends...
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basilj
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26. September 2006 @ 23:48 |
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I've been using Frostwire for quite a while - just music - and always run a virus scan and spyware program after d/loads and have not yet had a problem. Depends what you want, free or pay!
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legend999
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27. September 2006 @ 06:01 |
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I've got limewire pro,no popups and virus,all spyware free,it's like heaven.:)
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27. September 2006 @ 06:28 |
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lol limwire pro that you d/l'ed off limwire ;)
hehe
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Auslander
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27. September 2006 @ 07:11 |
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i used limewire for about a year and a half, and never once did i get infected with a virus or any spyware. when you know what you're looking for and scan your downloaded files before you run them, you're good. still, now i've switched over to frostwire for my music and *cough cough* anthro pics. ^.~ it's an excellent network.
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27. September 2006 @ 07:19 |
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Yes I have heard good things about Forstwire. And as Auslander said; as long as you know what you are looking for and scan everything before you open it or whatever then you wil be fine.
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josh99
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27. September 2006 @ 07:43 |
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all p2p programs start very good, than they turn up evil with spyware virus etc.
Presently, im using limwire pro, it has no spyware either virus. But as i mentioned before...
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27. September 2006 @ 07:52 |
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Yes I spose. IMHO Soulseek is the best P2P program for individual songs etc - I don't think there is any spyware on there...LOL
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27. September 2006 @ 09:04 |
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yeah look at kazaa you cant even use it because theres to much advertising well i think stuff like bit torrents are better
limewire has being ruined and i used it for about half a week :0
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27. September 2006 @ 09:06 |
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I have come to swear by torrents now - as i previously mentioned.
:D
EDIT: Kazaa = complete and utter <insert nasty word> ;)
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 27. September 2006 @ 09:07
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wasted05
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27. September 2006 @ 12:25 |
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i think that limewire is ok for speed...
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