Thread: download LimeWire

Is it protected to download LimeWire?

On One Hand: chance allocation Corrected

In some version of Lime Wire, it was very easy for consumer to share all their records on Lime Wire’s Gnutella network without knowledge of doing so. This left the door open to people seeking to find private or perceptive information on a person, and potentially steal their identity. LimeWire correct the problem in subsequent version.

On the Other: Malware is Still Prevalent

However, a study by the Distributed compute Industry connection showed that around 30 percent of all files downloaded enclosed some sort of malware (intrusive software installed without a user's consent). Some files may also be pirated (copied without the consent of the copyright holder), meaning that the downloader may be guilty of copyright infringement and topic to litigation.

Bottom Line

You can avoid accidentally sharing personal information by only downloading LimeWire version 5 and up. You can also try to avoid installing malware by by no means downloading executable (.exe) files, but you will still be attractive a risk.