Hello from new member/ Frostwire 4.18.3
 

Hi. I have found that this version of frostwire...4.18.3, (on my dell inspiron 17 inch 2.5 mhz dual intel processor...320 gig HD at 7200 rpm w/wireless cable hookup), is by far the most stable and quickest program to date. I have to add that the much maligned Microsoft O.S. has much to do with it. Under 64 bit vista it was best till then and now at 64 bit Windows 7...its great. The only other thing I should add is that my AVG 8.5.421 Anti-Virus free along with this makes for a seamless setup .:super:

That's great! Glad to hear it! I've used Limewire then switched to Frostwire because I updated to WinXP Pro SP3.I tried Vista and experienced too many CRASHES, so I returned to XP. Now with the Frostwire, I have found it to contain way too many viruses and SPAMware. When I try to download a song I am looking for, I get a file labeled as such but when I open it after the download is complete, it is SPAMware redirecting my browser to another download site or it's advertisement for another file sharing program and or the worst, a virus! I have stopped using Frostwire even though I have a paid subscription with Turbo boost just for the reasons listed above. I just hate it when other users find ways to Spam every decent program out there and why is it allowed to happen? Because it is user based and the file sharing comes from people like you and me. The file sharing is not monitored nor do the files you are downloading such as music come from a large database just sitting there waiting on someone to download the files. If that were true, the files would be free of viruses and SPAMware.
When I do use Frostwire, I set my AVG Free to scan the file before downloading. This of course defeats the whole purpose of the Turbo Boost and ends up taking way too much time. So as an end result, I just go to WalMart like everybody else and buy the music I am looking for. Be very carefull using the Limewire or Frostwire programs.

If you paid for FW then you were scammed. Depending on how long ago you paid for FW, you may be able to contact your bank/CC company & have the transaction cancelled.

FW is free: FrostWire.com - Official Website - Download Free P2P BitTorrent/Gnutella Client - No Subscriptions, Just Download and Install

FW shows a turbo connection when properly connected - there's no 'boost' needed to show a turbo connection.

If you're having problems with spam showing in search results, you can filter out file extensions which are known for spam ( eg .wma, .wmv, .mov) via FW's tools > options > filters. And also filter out keywords that may appear in spam file names using the same option.

The junk filter is also an option, although it may end up showing good files as junk until the filter 'learns' over time what's junk and what's not - based on each user's settings.

Don't forget to check files with Bitzi to see whether they've been rated as good/bad.

A few threads with basic info to help ( info refers to LimeWire but same goes for FW)...
How to use Bitzi

WARNING: Viruses on the network you should be aware of

How to find music(tips for movies, too)

Virus thread: Typical virus spam file sizes - Make a note of them (click on blue link to see)

And for more info about spammed files & why they appear so often (companies paid to spam): http://www.gnutellaforums.com/downlo...h-results.html