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- This software runs on : Microsoft Windows ( all )

 

 

What is LimeWire

 

The fastest P2P file-sharing software worldwide for all types of files ( like movies, games, music ) is definetely called LimeWire. It has a dozen of options to choose from, options like search options for locating rare files ( also called Mojito DHT - Distributed Hash Table - Support ), file preview while downloading, dynamic querying and TLS ( Transport Layer Security ) Support which will keep your connections safe and secure. It is also coming with a spam blocker that will make disappear all of the junk results plus a cool function that will update automatically LimeWire. Also it is free of spyware or adware - this will result in true fast downloads it will also work behind firewalls and has even BitTorrent support built-in. This is the Windows version of LimeWire and it is highly configurable making things like skins changing very easy. There are two versions of LimeWire - BASIC - free edition of this application and LimeWire PRO - offered at a small price.

 

LimeWire review

 

When I am thinking at P2P networks I definitely want to download everything I like from the Internet. I liked that LimeWire uses Gnutella network which is a great network - you can find almost anything - and that is released under the GNU General Public License which makes LimeWire a free software. Sure, for an small amount of money I can have access to LimeWire PRO. But this is not the only great thing at LimeWire beeing free - probably - a better thing is the fact that coming with the new version it has "BitTorrent support built-in" which is even better then before. I liked also the fact that he was able to "discover the Internet" - very important since some similar applications were blocked by some firewalls. So this makes it smarter than his competition. Another great function and not the last one that should be mentioned here is the ability of LimeWire like all Gnutella clients, to use SHA-1 and "tiger tree hash cryptographic hash functions" - which assure us that downloaded data are not being compromised. For a complete user guide you may want to read the following article that will show you how to install and use LimeWire.

 

LimeWire additional notes

 

Download mp3 files, movies, software everything can be downloaded with LimeWire, although it can be illegal. Make sure you don't download any illegal software since this can bring you troubles. You also should know that this application is free from viruses and spyware ( if you're downloading this application from well established and trusted web sites ) but you must know for your consideration that LimeWire Basic inclused a form of spyware that isn't very dangerous and it won't cause any problems when you will eleminate it. You can use a professional anti-spyware tool like Ad-Aware 2007. If you want to have a version of LimeWire that is 100 % clean then you should buy LimeWire PRO. Pay attention at what files you are downloading since some bad people integrates viruses, worms, Trojans or any other form of malware so that they can harm many people. Don't be a victim of such people, make sure that you are using a good antivirus software and make sure that it is up-to-date. Also when you will download and install LimeWire software you should know that being an application that is developed in JAVA language this software requires also Java2TM Runtime Environment. That won't be a problem since if you don't have Java2TM Runtime Environment installed on your computer it will install it automatically.

 

LimeWire ChangeLog :

 

- Update translations.
- Fix a bug in which an out of date English name for the Galician language was displayed in the drop down menu.
- Fix splash screens (off by a pixel).
- Better handle errors when unable to get Windows startup menu location for launching LimeWire on system startup.

 

LimeWire Frequently Asked Questions - ( FAQ )

 

I've used LimeWire in the past but I didn't like it. Is this different ?
Do I need to pay for LimeWire ? Is there any free version ?
I am experiencing slow starts, what can I do ?
What can I search with LimeWire ? Are there any limitations ?
Can I prevent my children from seeing adult content when I am searching ?
Using LimeWire will deliver viruses or malware on my computer ?
Do I need Microsoft Windows to run LimeWire ?
What are the security risks when I use LimeWire ?
Are there any differences between LimeWire versions ? FREE or PRO ?

Can i get into trouble if i use LimeWire ?

 

I've used LimeWire in the past but I didn't like it. Is this different ?

In order to experience better search results and other improvements we would like to recommend you to use the latest LimeWire version. For example if you use LimeWire 2.5 or earlier versions you need to update LimeWire.

 

Do I need to pay for LimeWire ? Is there any free version ?

You don't need to pay for this software, there is a free version and a PRO version. The free version doesn't have all the features available to PRO version and it's up to you if you decide to upgrade from FREE version to PRO one.

 

I am experiencing slow starts, what can I do ?

If you experience delays when loading LimeWire, an explanation would be the this"startup times for Java apps are slower than for native applications" but you can be sure that it will work faster after the initialization will be complete. Other factors could be your PC performance. If you know people that are using LimeWire on faster computers perhaps you can see if the same program is faster or slower and make comparison between them.

 

What can I search with LimeWire ? Are there any limitations ?

You can search all virtually supported files, just to remind that LimeWire is mostly popular because it allows users to share video and audio files.

 

Can I prevent my children from seeing adult content when I am searching ?

There are many methods that can help you to block access to files. Go to Tools- Options - Filters and Keywords. Here you'll be able to set limitations to the search results that you will receive :

Option 1: Don't want to see particular search results, enter that data into the text field and click "Add". Then you must Click on "Ignore Adult Content" to filter all related to pornography.
Option 2: Use this feature, "Ignore .htm/.html files" and "Ignore vbs files" to block VB Scripts ( Visual Basic Scripts ) and web pages, respectively, from your search results ( you can also do this by searching for media types only ).
Option 3: Block an IP addresses you wish to ignore ( if an IP address is sending to your computer unsolicited results), click under Hosts where you're allowed to enter the IP address into the "Ignore these hosts" window and then click "Add." That IP address will be blocked in the future.
Option 4: LimeWire has a smart feature that other related software simply don't have it. For example it can learn from you if a file or another is "junk" or a valid one. Each time you don't like a search result you can click on the "Junk" button and it will be marked as junk. Performing this each time with your search results your LimeWire will become smarter and you will be a happy user.

 

Using LimeWire will deliver viruses or malware on my computer ?

LimeWire is a software that is clean of viruses or adware, however this doesn't guarantee you that you won't infect your computer. How can I infect my PC using LimeWire ? Very simple if I will download an infected file with a virus my computer will be infected. You need to be very careful when you are downloading files with a .exe or .vbs extensions since most viruses or malware are hidden on such suffix. You also need to have a good antivirus installed on your computer and a good anti spyware protection. You shouldn't download almost everything you discover in your searches and safety precautions are required when using similar programs.

 

Do I need Microsoft Windows to run LimeWire ?

LimeWire runs on Microsoft Windows but also it can be installed on Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later, Mac OS Classic 8.1, 9.X, Mac OS X Server, many Linux distributions, FreeBSD, IRIX, HP-UX 10.20, 11, Solaris/Sparc 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, Solaris/Intel 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and many other OS.

 

What are the security risks when I use LimeWire ?

If you don't share your entire HDD ( hard drive ) you should be protected. Keep in mind that this program use Gnutella network. The authors of LimeWire doesn't have the power to control or scan the entire network for infected files. Just make sure that you will share only the files you want to be shared and for an extra protection don't run programs that you obtain from Gnutella network since some of them could be infected with a virus or malware and always scan them with a good antivirus.

 

Are there any differences between LimeWire versions ? FREE or PRO ?

There are differences between the free version and the PRO version. For example the PRO version comes with a one-time charge of $21.95 and includes up to 6 months of technical support and updates. For PRO Extended version you need to pay $34.95 but you also get one year of technical support and updates. Also LimeWire PRO will provide you with better results when you search, best download speeds and many other features that are not available for LimeWire FREE version.

 

Can i get into trouble if i use LimeWire ?

Yes, you can have problems with the authorities if you will share copyrighted content when sharing your files. You need to access "Options" and from there to access the second tab called "Search" and make sure to check "Don't let me download or upload files copyright owners request not be shared" and also from the first tab called "My files" there should be a button called "Configure" from where you can prevent LimeWire to allow to download or upload sharing. Those settings could change anytime if a newer release changes those options so make sure to inform better, we cannot guarantee you that this everything you need to do. We can say this in a better way, there is a golden rule: "DO NOT share or download/upload copyrighted songs or movies or anything like this".

 

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