Viruses, how to avoid...
 

Ok, yes you are right, i have been using Limewire since version 3.something. Anyway, these are the sizes of files you DONT download, unless you are 100% sure that they are the file u want.

Don't download files that-

-Are 857.1kb, 875.1kb, 15.5kb or around that, unless they are pictures or documents, stay away form zips etc which are this size
-Files rarely ever are named exactly what u search unless u see the file and search the name from what u see, and even this is rare, most files under 2mb that show exactly what u searched, are infected.
-THIS IS IMPORTANT- Recently there have been a load of files on Limewire that say (Sponsored Result)...once again...infected stay, away

That's all i need to say ok cya!

When looking for music:

Files that have (*) after the filename, * being a number, in most cases are bad files. Sometimes (*) in front, but often just the number of the song on CD.

Most bad MP3-files are 128 kbps, higher bitrate tends to be clean, maybe because of longer downloadtime. The misfit likes their virus to be spread fast.

When looking for a popular song. Never search for both Artist and songname at the same time. Tends to bring up a lot of bad results

Missing in Inaction
 

LOR ........thank you, have tried your suggestions, on my own, and multiplied, now getting folder EMPTY, so weary, so tired...but, will trudge on with help from the more experienced......thanx:confused:

folder overflowing
 

chillie
im sure with practice your folders will be full and not a virus in sight,
good lluck with them:D

You are so right ! As soon as i downloaded limewire i went strait on the forum to understand a little more before dowloading anything.Everyone was so helpful.
I check bitzi before downloading anything then scan with AVG free before opening and so far i have had no problems(fingers crossed)for the spy nasties i use Ad-Aware which is also free :-) and works great.
While im here i would like to thank all those that have helped me get started. Keep up the great work!!!:D

Since this thread is about morons,I wanted to mention that I got this computer from a (rich) woman who never once used a firewall (other than windows version,un "up-dated") or any other safeguards. When It got too slow to use anymore she ordered a new one from Dell and threw this one out,monitor,speakers,UPS,keyboard--the works
Pent.4,XP (re-installed now!) etc. I did run AVG on it when I 1st got it and it had every worm,virus,trojan etc.that could find room in there to lurk.
In short,I'd like to confirm that not all computer users are MENSA elite, or working on new propulsion systems for NASA.- cougar

Hey JC

I guess that, in the main, you are right, not every computer owner is a potential rocket scientist or brain surgeon. But today's computer does not need someone with a high IQ to use it just someone with a minute amount of common sense, and with the ability to use it.

If you read through this forum you will find numerous instances where users have had "common sense failure" or like your rich woman friend a "common sense by-pass".

Either way, these users think that "thinking" is a crime.


UK Bob

ppl say..."ignorance is bliss"...if you ask me its fools talk.
I have never owned or realy used a comp untill last year but as ukbob mentioned...a little common sense goes a long way.And with all the info you need at just a click away,like this forum for example, you dont need to be Albert Einstien to connect to the net as safely as possible !
Thanks again all !:)

Cristina

I wanted to add that I bear no ill will towards those that do not "get" how to operate computers safely,as I myself had never touched one when this machine fell in my lap last year.It certainly can be a daunting task to learn computer operation,(especially on one where NOTHING works as it should!). I am a bit of a dunce myself but with effort anybody can ask questions or read about the correct ways to safeguard their computer,and I urge those who are lacking such info to seek it out and apply it! - j.cougar

Almost every program file I have ever downloaded from Limewire is infected. I check everything with anti virus before I open it. Its the only way to be sure.