I dont' think 1.7 has any spyware, however it is missing a lot of features. Most significantly is the ability to download from multiple users -- multiplying the download speed.

I'm also not sure if you have access to all the files the newest version reports, ie. if there are any features in the newer versions that make files exclusive to them (the peer technology, maybe).

I have gone from 1.7 to the latest (on a mac X, and have found it much more reliable and faster). For windows I would recommend the Pro version or the Clean Limewire compiled by VTOLfreak (both without bundled sowftware).


PS Does that cookie cutter disable password cookies also? Does it prevent viewing some sites?