Limewire trying to force me to download Player MP3
 

Hi,

I just joined these forums after finding something via Google posted by a member in October detailing my current issue.

When i try to download an MP3 file via Limewire, a large number of what appear to be valid files, after I hit download, present a window for me to download "Player MP3.exe".

I don't think this is true for all files....but I have seen this before and right now, all the valid files of the track I want seme to do this.

The guy in question posted this issue here.---can't locate the thread now...and was told he was infected.

This system, like my others, is whistle clean. In every way. No viruses, no trojans, no spyware, no rootkits. Nothin. Not even a junk file....and always defragged...both HDDs.

Can anyone shed any light on this issue? I don't even know wut Play MP3 IS, ok? My Winamp presents no problems and is my preference.

Thanks,
Jill

Their spam files and if you download them you will end up infected...

So if these are the only results you are getting try going to your Connections Tab in limewire, if it's not showing up go to Veiw > Show/Hide and make sure the connection tab has a tick next to it...
Then click on the Hosts and remove them and let Limewire search for some more...
(try to take note of the hosts IP numbers if the same ones keep re-appearing add them to your host filter...) ;)

Tools > Options > Filters and select the Host Filter and add these IP's into it and select apply...

Try installing PeerGuardian, it will help keep the fake hosts out...Remember to enable PG just before you start limewire up...;)
Phoenix Labs » PeerGuardian 2

If you're using Vista, there's this PG2 Beta available for Vista users.
PeerGuadian 2 for Windows Vista beta released - Phoenix Labs

PeerGuardian 2:Manual - Phoenix Labs Wiki


Another thing if you are using limewire 4.13 and later you can apply this hostile list...This will block known fake IP addresses...

The TechNutopia Fullsize Hostiles List for BearShare and LimeWire

Wow....I can't thank U enuff!!!:aweof: Will follow up immediately!
Jilly