Thanks for that - no the crap I'm talking about is all sorts of promotional garbage like download managers (Livid) and nasty stuff like FB Downloader that take over your home page. A lot of these 'invitations' to install have no 'decline' option an end up aborting the whole process.

Anyway, I'll give it one more go today and then I think I'll get on with the rest of my life! I appreciate all the help you've provided. I know you guys do it out of pride in the product (LimeWire) and a genuine urge to help poor saps like me, and it is much appreciated. All the best.

Just a thought - would it not be possible to package LimeWire Pirate edition as a self-contained, self-install, works-out-of-the-box, semi-automated process? I know it's not a commercial product and nobody makes any money but you fellas invest a lot of time and energy helping people get over the same old problems. Why not invest that time and energy in making the whole process more foolproof?

Thanks again.

Taffstuart

The LW installer is the one the LW devs made & uses its own installer software. I'm not sure what kind of changes are made to the system during the install process to do a self-contained installer; for example, registry changes. I believe File_Girl knows but she's rarely around.

Interesting point though, I could try working on one so it's an all in one installer simply with options during the install process. I suspect it sounds easier than it really is. I know it previously crossed my mind at some point.

As for the download sites' promotional downloads, try to ignore those. None of them are compulsory & you simply need to find the correct download button on the site's web page.

so this might not be the right place to put this, but has anyone recieved a court date for using illegal software which im assuming is limewire pirated edition. It was in my junk folder. Dunno weither to throw it out or not.

Just to be on the safe side I moved the zip attachment to Linux before opening. There is an exe file inside. I suspect this is a dangerous file and not from any court persons. Firstly it seems strange you would be notified by email instead of via registered postal mail. Secondly, the document should be a readable file such as a PDF or text document. Instead the file is an exe which is no doubt a hoax and potentially very dangerous script file 'probably' used for identity theft or to steal banking details or in some other way take control of your computer.

At this point I have not researched the two senders (both with different non-related email addresses which do not appear to be from any court jurisdiction or legal group) but will do that later.

Also in replying to the 2nd email to you, it warned I was attempting to attach a file before sending. Dangerous emails it seems.

So in summary at this point in time, ignore those emails, evidence points to a hoax and was spam.

A couple of links that I found, after googling the senders' email addresses: www.scamwarners.com • View topic - New SPAM - Legal Notice


Warning: Obama Personal Law Firm Perkins Coie Fraudulent Court Appearance Email | Obama Birthplace Controversy

And some more general info: 'Notice to Appear in Court" Malware Emails

Don't worry about those emails closeshot - just scumbags at it again

Just remember never to open any attachments or click on links within an email unless you're sure they are safe

alright thanks for the info and searching guys really appreciate it. Gave me a scare a little bit.

It would be news for me if LimeWire was illegal to use. The court action in the USA over LimeWire prevented the company distributing the software. But that is totally different to other persons using it for personal use.

The email sounds highly suspicious to me. I'd re-check what it says & who it claims to be from. I'd personally trace the source of their ip address.

Feel free to forward a copy to the forum's administrator email address if you like so it can be reviewed.

oh, alright im new to these forums, so can u private message me an email so i can send it to them.

Every time i open up limewire , first thing that happens is strangeactivity-143-109 browses my library but never takes a song or mp3 ; i can not browse his files because he has that blocked for some reason ; should i take any action ??

Most likely it will be a BOT! There are BOTs that browse new hosts to the network to investigate their details. I have not been using the network much of late so don't know that one by psuedo name.
I think I hinted to you before about finding those who are or who have connected to you. MaOSX has Console which gives a big clue to all hosts connected to LW via its firewall activity stats of who it allows, listing their address, date & time.
I found most browser BOTs of the kind you suggested are either Japanese or have an ip address starting with 50.x.x.x
I normally add them to the LW blocklist when I've realised they are consistent as you suggested. They normally browse you within the first 5 mins of connecting. Some may browse robotically every 10-20 mins thereafter, but LPE does not show that (LW4 did.)