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Old June 22nd, 2005
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Default Re: VIRUS FROM lime wire

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Originally posted by manlime
i like your software it is great i was going to upgrade to pro but i got a virus from it and i am wondering why...... i think lime wire should have higher security standerds so other people dont get viruses as well
The program DID NOT infect your computer. YOU downloaded and executed a file that contained a virus that infected your computer. This is your own fault - not LimeWire's. LimeWire is merely a tool for finding and shareing files. There is absolutly NO control over what is shared (simply because it's impossible to control). My advise is to get a good anti-virus program such as AVG if you're cheap, or Norton AV/SystemWorks if you can pay. I scan every file I download from the Gnutella network, and hardly ever download executable applications. Good luck.

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