unwanted downloads...virus?

[alaskavirgin]

I am not the most computer savy person so please bare with me. While using Limewire, I have noticed that files that I did not select to download will appear in the downloading window and will ultimately be saved in my shared folder. Also, when leaving Limewire unattended, the same thing occurs. I previously left a post and read about a worm program that might have been the cause. Because of this, and some adware and slow boot, I restored my system. I then downloaded Limeware again and the problem was gone for a while. However, after downloading some additional files, the problem started again.

Could I have downloaded another worm/virus/trojan horse? Is this how a virus works or am I just off my rocker? This is concerning as many of these files are porn files that I do not want on my system. I am the only user of the computer, so it is not my kid...that much I at least know...Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Alaska

[stupididiot69er]

just delete the files and this should stop I remember when I started using LW I had the same problem I just deleted the files and it stoped before a week could pass

[deepblue]

That is the behavior of some virii/worms. I came accross the same thing in my more computer ignorant days. Do you have an anti virus? Every window$ user needs to have an anti virus and a firewall. So, my suggestion to you is to get an AV if you do not already have one and do a virus scan. NEVER download an XML file from a P2P network, I try to stay away from executibles all together. Tell me what you come up with. Good luck.

deepblue

[alaskavirgin]

Thanks for the advice guys!!! I deleted all of my shared files and downloaded a file shredder off of CNET.com. Based on what I have seen thus far, the problem seems to be taken care of. Also, I have changed by AV and hopefully this will not happen again.

Thanks again,
Alaska

[Lord of the Rings]

Depending upon what you're dwnlding, it might also be worth setting up filters for LW. Highly recommended is to go to LW's menu Tools-Options & Filters & keyword & type in .exe This will help reduce many of those unwanted files you get in your search results. Hope this helps. Oh & this might help also. Good luck!

[alaskavirgin]

Once again I have downloaded Limewire and once again, as soon as I started downloading files, Limewire starts downloading files that I did not select for downloading. I have been through this time and time again. Any advice? I am at my wits end...


Thanks,
Alaska

[Lord of the Rings]

Have you done a total virus scan & checked with -ad-ware: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ & -Spy Sweeper: http://www.webroot.com/wb/downloads/index.php Did you see the link I left in my last post? It's about somebody who had the same problem. Which AV softw do you use. I have links to online checks if you're interested (Norton, etc.)? These will check your comp whilst you'e online.