Im a bit of a low-level computer user so u might have to use simple words but ive had teh same problem. i followed the instructions u gave and tried opening it that way but it still doesnt work. it says that windows cannot open the specified file for security reasons now, what should i do?

What type of file are you trying to open? If it is a program, it is most likely infected. Try scanning the file with your antivirus software.

Good Luck

Dan

ive tried to open a few programmes ive downloaded and AVG said they all had trojans attached to them so i clicked "Heal" and the file disappeared. i tried turning AVG off but it still wont let me open the file. the wording of the error message is "windows explorer cannot open this file. you may not have the appropriate permissions", even though i set my limewire to only show legal downloads when i set it up.

Why are you still trying to open the files if your antivirus software is telling you that they are infected? Limewire is not the best place to download programs. I have downloaded many programs, but I have also encountered many viruses and many programs that simply don't work. Also, many will just be freeware/shareware versions.

Hope this helps

Dan

i got two anti-virus programs, AVG and Mcafee and when i scanned the file with mcafee it said that the file was ok. where would u suggest downloading programs from?
thanks

It depends on what programs you want or need. I'm not saying you can't try Limewire, I'm just saying be prepared to sift through a lot of junk and dodge a few viruses.

Dan

Ok thanks im starting to understand it a bit better now