Every time I start to use Limewire, a great many viruses are downloaded to nearly all my folders on my three patritions. Can anybody help me ????

Depending on the type of files you're dwnlding, go to your LW menu Tools-Options-Filters & Keywords & type in .exe This will help to reduce/eliminate those nasty critters! Get some AV, Spyware & adaware apps to rid your pc of these things!

99.999999999999999999999 (get the picture)% of these type of problems wouldn't happen if people just scanned incoming files with a good anti-virus program. You can find them at any good computer store and usually the best ones offer rebates that give you back half your money. I have very little sympathy for people that wind up with viruses because they are too cheap to pick up a $40.00 (read $20 or less after rebates) piece of software. If you are that hard up for cash you can usually find trial or full versions (hint-and-a-half) all over the net and especially on P2P's. As an added though probably unnecessary step I rescan my P2P folder before opening it to see all the goodies. BUT if you are a glutten for punishment just keep on reformatting your hard drive. Best Of Luck.