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by HungryGuy on August 12th, 2004
Well, yeah. That's the whole idea behind sharing programs! Other people let strangers (like you) copy files off their system. You, in turn let people copy files rom you that you've collected from other people.
Just make sure that your security setting are correct so that the only folder that people can download from is the folder that you've designated for sharing, and you should be okay...
And all the other caveats about having the latest Anti Virus and Firewall software installed go double if you're into anonymous file sharing...
by wickedwillie on November 28th, 2003
After you've downloaded the music files, remove them from the shared folder the programs use. This folder is usually the same for downloaded files and shared/uploadable files. You won't share the files anymore after you've removed them from that folder, which is not very nice, but at least it's save. Create a folder called "music" i.e. on C:/, and store your completed files over there...
by pjchik on March 4th, 2004
In most types of P2P (peer-to-peer) downloading places, there's a button called "options." Under this options button, a user can choose what to share, how many files can be simultaneously uploaded by other users (if any) and how many can be downloaded to the user. The user can opt not to share anything at all. However, unless you choose "don't share" or a similar variant, your files will be shared. Another tip (lots of people I know forget) when you choose "don't share" you have to hit "Apply" not just "OK."
by Darth Belal on January 2nd, 2004
You can go to the preferences section of most file sharing utilites and turn off file sharing. It can be done with Kazaa for sure and I believe most other file sharing utilities, but you'll have to hit the web to find out how to turn them off, because I've forgotten.
Why is Youtube forcing everyone now to create a Google account before you can log into your video channel?
by PrivateGomerSpooner on February 26th, 2011
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BitComet Magnet Link downloads at high speed, but files still at 0%?
by IoriX on February 17th, 2011
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Know of any good free video sharing sites?
by courtneyxx8 on February 28th, 2011
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how can i play games downloaded from piratebay or bitjunkie?
what i mean is how can i install them correctly on my pc? :-)
by theo rettick on January 16th, 2011
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I want control my computer by using my cell phone.See description and help me.
by minhazzahin on January 7th, 2011
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You're reading Just by having file sharing programs up and running, aren't you inadvertently sharing with anyone who chooses to get into your system? What can be done to avoid this?
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Comments
This is the best answer; you SHOULDN'T turn it off, it defeats the point.
by Relsqui on July 28th, 2005
by Jodie44 on January 13th, 2006
good not-too-technical answer.
by lady fuschia on January 9th, 2006