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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Limewire is Just Software

    Limewire is a software package that allows you to download shared files from other Limewire users. The program is relatively small, and uses very few computer resources to run. It may slow the network down while downloading or uploading, causing anything else that is running on the network to lag, but the computer itself is usually not affected.

    On the Other: Files Associated with Limewire can be Bad

    Some versions of Limewire make the user install spyware or adware. These programs monitor your Internet usage and cause pop-up ads to appear based on the places you visit. These programs can cause major problems to computer performance. There are also many Limewire shared files that are actually viruses and other malicious software. And infection from one of these malware programs can also cause severe computer problems, including loss of data.

    Bottom Line

    Limewire itself may not slow a computer down, but attached software that must be installed for it to work, and viruses that will be downloaded will. If you use Limewire, get a version that does not require additional software be installed, and make sure you have malware protection to prevent unwanted infections from downloaded files.

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