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I'm quite new to LimeWire so might be asking something that's been covered before or pretty obvious, but I would like to know anyway...

Why do alot of downloads show a zip file, usually about 800K in size, that is empty when downloaded? Am I not doing something correctly or is this common and to be ignored? Many of these files have good quality reputations and a vast number of hosts!
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Be really careful with Zip files as many of them contain viruses...
Check this thread out its all about viruses on the network..
* WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of ! *)
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Thanks for your prompt reply!

So if I do a search for a particular program and all I get is a list of these zip files - nothing else - it means the program I'm after is not actually available. Is this right?

I was looking for 'a certain program' listing and they are all these zip files!!!!
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Just watch your file sizes as explained in the virus thread and have a very good AV in use at all times always scan the file before you open it......
Also try not to mention the file names as its against the forums rules....
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Oh and to answer your question there can be files out there that are perfectly fine, not all Zip files are crook (just alot of them)...
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Thanks for all that. And thanks for the 'other' tip. Should have thought of that.

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Also I forgot to mention that the Bitzi web lookup is also a useful way of telling what a file contains...
This thread will explain what and how to use it
How to use Bitzi Web Lookup .. & How to use Magnet Links & Direct Connect/Browse/Chat
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