I have obviously touched a raw nerve. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I was not suggesting that I have experienced popups or spyware on Limewire. But then again, I would really know if it does have spyware because am not an expert.

All I was showing was that, at the very least, in the past Limewire has contained sypware. (see eg http://mywebpages.comcast.net/robotarmy/ and cut and paste below and TVsFrank's post in the link in Wondering Why's post). I'm sure you would all agree that Shivy should be aware of this to be able to make an informed choice as to whether s/he wants to install it or install a program that has never been reported to contain spyware.

My advice to Shivy would be to also read this link: http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=60955
and install the free antivirus/firewalls etc to start with.



Limewire 3.6.14 (ad-supported)

Adware/ Spyware/ Other progs. installed by default:

Additional folders found under C:\Program Files InstallShield Installation Information Javasoft
LimeShop Limewire


Additional entries found in "Add/Remove Programs": Java 2 Runtime Environment (1.3.1-04) LimeShop
LimeWire


Additional entries under "Startup" tab of MSConfig: LimeShop The Most Advanced File Sharing Tool

**Installs Cydoor spyware (see Spybot log below)**

**Links to "Five Roses Casino", "Shop at LimeShop", "Earn Money" and "Download BonziBuddy"
appear on desktop after installation

Pre-install Winsock and Winsock2 registry keys:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\WinSock2]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock2]

Post-install Winsock and Winsock2 registry keys:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Winsock]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\WinSock2]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\VxD\Winsock2]

Spybot Log:

lwlog1.txt

Adware/ Programs not uninstalled after running Spybot 1.2 with updates:

Folders remaining under C:\Program Files: InstallShield Installation Information Javasoft
LimeShop Limewire


Entries remaining under "Add/ Remove Programs": Java 2 Runtime Environment (1.3.1-04) LimeShop
LimeWire