LimeWire 4.0 and above does not have any bundled software. None. Zero. LimeWire has no adware and no spyware of any kind.

It takes a while to initialize the LimeWire GUI. In general, startup times for Java applications are slower than for native applications. However, Java programs will work much faster after initialization. See similar questions...

Lime Wire strictly adheres to a no refund policy as we offer users LimeWire BASIC to try for free, as long as they like, before purchasing LimeWire PRO. Lime Wire offers this freedom to experience the program before purchasing as the software, once downloaded, is not a product that can be "returned". See similar questions...

Yes. Using the most recent version of LimeWire allows users to enjoy the best program functionality. Bugs reported in older versions have been fixed for our latest version. Any users with LimeWire 2.5 or earlier MUST update. To download LimeWire, please visit www.limewire.com. The LimeWire program will automatically notify you if there is a new version available. To update means to install the latest version of LimeWire. To upgrade is to purchase LimeWire PRO. See similar questions...

LimeWire will also run on several Unix and Linux varieties if you have the Java Runtime Environment installed, although the installer may not work correctly. See similar questions...

Many Gnutella clients report erroneous file statistics. For example, some buggy clients return file sizes 1000 times their actual size! The result is that the horizon statistics in the status line can become inaccurate. Still, if the numbers are decently large, you can assume that there are many files to search. The latest versions of LimeWire will designate you as either a "Leaf" or an "Ultrapeer". See similar questions...

Mac OS X Server LimeWire will also run on several on Unix and Linux varieties if you have the Java Runtime Environment installed, although the installer may not work correctly. See similar questions...

Absolutely not! Our website does not contain any spyware / viruses or any other malicious code that can cause harm to your computer. However, because we index links to other websites, we can not guarantee that every link will be a safe one. This is why we recommend you scan any downloaded files to ensure they are safe and to use Firefox for more secure safe web browsing. We try to only index clean sites but we can not guarantee these sites are 100% user-friendly. See similar questions...

If you bought an HP or Compaq computer or a Western Digital hard drive with Data Lifeline you may have Spyware already installed. Downloading "Freeware" or "Shareware programs, such as Kazaa, Gator, DAP (Download Accelerator Plus), etc. may add spyware to your computer… See similar questions...

Yes and no. If you want a fully featured installer, it cannot be made smaller. However, if you're familiar with Java and have a Run Time Environment, see our download page LimeWire Download for other alternatives. See similar questions...

Yes. LimeWire not only allows you to download files, but there is now a built in LimeWire Media Player with a playlist so that you can listen to mp3 files. To turn off this feature, go to Options under the Tools menu item, press Player and click the feature off. LimeWire is selling high quality double-sided T-shirts. Check out our merchandise if you're interested. See similar questions...

There are several techniques. Sometimes they arrive as an automatic download from a website you are surfing. Typically this happens a lot on porn sites. Sometimes if you download a free or illegal piece of software, they are embedded in the installation process. Or spyware can get on your computer via an email attachment that you shouldn't have opened. See similar questions...

Yes it is. LimeWire is now open source. Please check http://www.limewire.org. You can sign up and obtain the source code there. See similar questions...

Lime Wire offers three versions of its software: LimeWire BASIC, a free version, LimeWire PRO, which is available for a one-time charge of $24.95 and includes 6 months of technical support and updates, and LimeWire PRO Extended for $34.95, which includes a full year of technical support and updates. See similar questions...

A For protection against Spyware and Viruses we recommend Trend Micro Australia - PC-cillin and Anti-Spyware. Australia's Best-selling Software Product. The internet security product includes all the protection you should need in one affordable product. See similar questions...

No, that search result is a malicious scam that could harm your computer. Do not download or install that file. See similar questions...

Yes, AOL version 6.0 will support the LimeWire client. Some people have found that the spyware removal program included with AOL misidentifies LimeWire as spyware and removes it from your computer. If you are having this problem, you should stop using AOL Spyware Protection and use a different spyware removal progam. See similar questions...

LimeWire is written entirely in Java (using Swing), and we have specialized installers for most platforms. See similar questions...