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[pocoloco]

Hi there,
Could anyone tell me if Imesh is free from spyware and also safe to use.
I am aware Kazaa and few of other similar progs can be harmful.
Winmx I belive is also safe to use.
I would need some info as I was asked by my niece who would like to swap various files.
As she lives abroad it is almost impossible to have access in the local markets in a foreign language.
All feedback would be appreciated!!
Regards and happy easter!!
Pocoloco

[Siggyx]

Some info here >>>> http://www.spywarein...m/articles/p2p/

[shelf life]

hi pocoloco,

i use both winmx and ares. with ares during the install > uncheck< both Navhelper and Search Tool Bar during the install process.

they can be harmful two ways:
1) some may install 3rd party stuff like adware or spyware without your knowledge.(this is true of many programs, not just file sharing software)
2) you can download trojans etc. its good practice to scan files with your AV app before opening.

Watch what you download, and where you download it from. Many programs come bundled with "extra" crapware you may not want. Make sure you know what it is you will be downloading and installing. Visit the makers website, learn more about the program, Does the program you want come bundled with other "3rd party" programs? What do the 3rd party programs do? Will they deliver ads? Track your surfing habits?.You may be installing more than you think, Read the EULA agreement, you know that paragraph of stuff you "agree to" before the software installs? Stay away from warez and crack sites. Becarful what you download from file sharing networks.If you are not sure, scan it with your Antivirus app. A small file (in KB) is probably not what you think it is. Some p2p clients also install 3rd party stuff you probably dont want. If you search hard enough you can usually find a "clean" alternative to any software.

Edited by shelf life, 27 March 2005 - 06:34 PM.

[pocoloco]

Shelf Life & Siggyx,

Thank you for your feedback and recomendations!
Everything said taken on board and passed on.
Slowly learning, and proud to belong in this forum.
pococloco