VIRUSes

[jemmiffer]

HI I found out why i can't burn CDs- because my computer is riddled with disease.

It has so many viruses it needs to be completely rebuilt.

Apparently, the music industry deliberately infects lime and kazaa with viruses.
The computer technician has told me it is not worthwhile to keep using lime or kazaa because the computer will continue to be ruined from the viruses.

What do you guys say about this? is it pointless to keep using Lime. Or can you guys tell me how i can use it without constantly breaking my machine? I love this , what can i do

[Lord of the Rings]

You're obviously using windows right? I'm surprised you haven't properly safeguarded yourself. That includes anti-virus apps to scan all incoming files, possibly a firewall (in fact after this it might be wise!), & spyware checkers. Here's some suggestions: Try using:
-ad-ware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
-Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3 http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
-Spy Sweeper http://www.webroot.com/wb/downloads/index.php And a decent anti-virus software. There's lots around & even some are free. Some of the win people may suggest some others.

Which OS version are you using?

I use a mac, but I've been 'too scared' to connect to the net for my win2k that I can run using virtual pc on my mac. That'd mean loading the win system up with safeguards & detectors. It's a fact of life nowadays to protect yourself when accessing the net on windows. Be it p2p or just visiting a site or email attachments etc.

[stupididiot69er]

helo
antivirus: avg, http://free.grisoft.com/*******.php/doc/2/
at the bottom click next, than continue in that fassion until you can download it.
firewall: zone alarm,
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...ku_list_za.jsp
they'll let you have the trial for pro if you want but that's 15 days than it doesn't work and you got to get the free (email me if you want to renew the trial)
don't forget to configure it properly! so it lets limewire through

I had adaware and spybot- they worked ok though i still ended up with tons of ware on my computer

I had Norton but I found the instructions complicated and i couldnt get it to work right. It found at risk files but wouldnt delete them when I told it to.


Yes I use windows. though i dont want to i hate the idea of being "monitered" though thats probably paranoia

What does windows do anyway?

What is an OS?
I'm getting everything new- (except my computer which is a dell)

So please tell me everything, including the "OS" and replacement for Windows that I should get to keep under the radar, and hard to acess by ad/ spyware
and viruses


thanks

My computer helper says that all "antivirus",like norton, cant keep me safe on Lime because "antivirus" just warn you not to download sick files

Since on lime I allready have downloded the file, it cant help me.

Can you explain how antivirus will keep me safe on Lime

[Lord of the Rings]

if you already have a virus, you have to get rid of it first...

Unless I'm mistaken, Norton av should be on a startup disk. So you can run that before you install it.

[murasame]

Also, be aware that getting virii form LW, heck any P2P application out there, can be prevented by a little prudence. What you dld matters. Learn to avoid (if you can) stuff like .exe and .zip files and it is best to first scan (with an antivirus) any of these type of files before opening them if your antivirus software doesn't have an auto-protect feature.

Also, I think that your helper is wrong. As far as I'm concerned, I've encountered only one virus through LW (and one might say that I was sort of trying hard to get one) and Norton didn't eliminate it, but put the file in Quarantine and eliminated it later. No prob.

Know also that you can't get virus from music and video files.

[backmann]

Originally posted by Jemmiffer
My computer helper says that all "antivirus",like norton, cant keep me safe on Lime because "antivirus" just warn you not to download sick files

Since on lime I allready have downloded the file, it cant help me.

Can you explain how antivirus will keep me safe on Lime

That's very, very wrong. First of all, it can prevent you from virii if you have the latest definitions. Besides, if you happen to have a virus, it can detect and clean the infected files.

Ivan
In the dark we make a brighter light

Ok the computer guy gave me "NOrton" which I didnt want but here it is,

Can I get another antivirus in addition ?

how do I configure my Norton settings to allow LIme through?

The computer tech says the moment I do that my system will break, but Im beginning to think he is "over cautious"

Stupid Idtiot, can you email me about the Zone stuff, because the forum wont let me reach you (Or mabye i cant figure out how to email you because I am the genuine idiot in the room)

Could you tell me what I have to do to "configure" norton to safely download Lime?

Do i use a firewall or what?