Oops, didn't see the post by Wondering Why before I responded to Grandpa.

It doesn't seem to be a virus, nevertheless, it keeps causing weird problems. Anything that crashes files on your computer is suspect. I've checked my my computer for spyware, and found some several times.

I think the nature of Limewire and other file sharing apps is that you tend to pick up more spyware than you might otherwise. I could be wrong about that, but it seems like every time I open Limewire and use it, I find spywares related to file sharing. Specifically, tracking cookies related to downloading music and movies. That's my biggest beef about using Limewire. It seems like the price you pay is getting infected with spyware, which if you don't know (like I didn't), can be pretty nasty and cause horrible problems, not unlike a virus. Problems such as crashing your computer daily several times. Problems such as weird things happening, like extra drives being added onto your computer without you having put them there. Problems like removing your drives without you having removed them.

I have found www.trendmicro.com to be extremely helpful. They have a free spyware check. They used to have a free online virus check, but I think they are asking for donations now, since every time I try to use it, I get a blank page. Anyone else use housecall.trendmicro.com?