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Download/Upload Problems Problems with downloading or uploading files through the Gnutella network.
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Old February 22nd, 2006
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hey,

what exactly is a "sponsored result"? do I run the risk of downloading a virus or a anything else that might cost me a fortune?

thanks in advance!
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They're just ads. You can filter them out (tools > options > filters > keywords. Add "sponsored" to the list & apply).

You can use the search button (top right, between faq & home) to find out more

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Old February 23rd, 2006
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thanks for letting me know!
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But don't use the asterix when adding the word to the keyword filter. It works!

More on the topic here Sponsored Results (click on link) But you won't see it anymore after this. However, I did come across another with a different name than sponsored once. But ..
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