How really risky or dangerous is downloading from web sites?   And why?
553667
Truly I am running a small internet bizy in town real the the thing wit adult site has become an obsession to and  i real dont know wat to do the thing is my customers always like to download adults contents though i have tried to save some for them in my computers they happen not to be satisfied wit wat i got 4 them now every time my computers crash the adult content they are real breeding place 4 virus
997830
Very illegal and not at all safe.  You will download all sorts of spyware that will never come off your PC.  Better to stay away from P2P programs all together.
302272
I wouldn't do it unless I trusted where it came from, like if a good friend sent it to me, then I would open it by double clicking on it...\nBut if you don't have a clue what it is or where it came from, then don't bother, you could open a virus...
924379
Even if you found a rare gem of a site it is still a good idea to scan your downloads when they are complete as any viruses can be simply removed from the file before opening or least if cant be removed then you know to delete the download before it causes harm.
362508
No Limewire is NOT safe! It will slow down your computer a lot and chances are you might download a virus when you download something from Limewire. I used Limewire for a short time and it made my computer really slow and gave it a few viruses. I don't recommend using Limewire at all!
392168
I have been using Limewire for quite sometime and never had any problems but after a download I always check for virus on the file SHARE with my own anti-virus software. If you want something really safe go to (www.mp3searh.ru) you can download full cd´s for $1.18 or less and virus free check it out let me know if you do OK?
973935
yes and no, i have been using it since it came out about six years ago. i download alot of porn and music (15-40 gigs) movies and what not, i usually have to wipe my hd every six months or so because i accadentaly download some "mislabled" spy ware . if you just keep a look out for weard file tipes e.g. not mp3, mpeg, or jpg. then you will be fine. i think that it is a prutty good trade off about thirty minuts of reprogramming for six months of free shit. and they are only looking for the people that put the stuff on there not download it, so when you install it and it askes if it can look for files on your computer tell it no. \n\nthis is all i can thank of right now hope it helps\n\np.s. make shure that you get it from the website www.limewire.com otherwise you could end up getting screwed.  if you need help or anything you can email me mhallday1@yahoo.com
1075432
no not use limewire it is full of virus and i have had to reformate friendS computerS 9 times now due to limewire, you will just lose what you have download in a few weeks along with all your work and setting, and programs, everything!!!!! avoid limewire, download legal or use bit torrents (I do not agree with illegal activity but this is the safe way to illegally download)
754114
Illegaly, I suggest not even trying since it will just give you some nice spyware and viruses and maybe porn. ^^
900487
If the website doesn't explicitly allow you to do so, that's stealing bandwidth and in many cases illegal (and in all cases, unethical).\n\nNot to mention copyright infringements..
746557
Safe? Yes. Is it ethical? Probably not but I think the rule of thumb is jump on and do what you have to do quickly and get off. You are in essence borrowing (stealing) thier bandwidth and it is more polite that if you HAVE to use it just be brief so it does not interfere with what they want to do with the bandwidth they paid for. Not that I am on the moral high road. I do it from time to time but I just get on check e-mail an get off. i don't surf for too long.
786202
If you were successful in finding a down-loadable copy you are setting yourself up for big trouble. \n\nMicrosoft requires and ID on their software and with the download that would not be available. During installation you would not get past that\n\nAnd of course you may get a virus.\n\nBe careful what you ask for you may get more than you want.
643499
It would be like any other download site. Some are safe and some can have spyware. Best thing is to scan a file for viruses before you open it. Plus you might even run a program like Ad-aware after installing it.
317834
downloading copies of software from anywhere other than a publishers site is piracy.\nDownloading illegal software often ends up with viruses on your PC.\nSupport software devlopers and purchase their software.
240015
Illegal sites, yes and that doesn't guarantee you won't get viruses. Anything you download or receive as attachments in email can contain all kinds of things that can harm your computer.
898666
The safest way to to this is to use bit torrent technology.\nI would go here: http://www.utorrent.com/ and download the program. It has a search box that lets you search various torrent sites.
229231
no that is not safe \nit is install a spyware programme that slow ur computer or send ur important data to roboyt.txt(hacking comunity)