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possible virus through limewire?

I think I downloaded something from limewire, possibly a zip folder, that contained a virus. I'm noticing all of these DVD zips randomly uploading to my harddrive (about 5000 of them?) Where should I go from here to get to the source? thanks

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Congratulations! You have just joined the millions of others that have sucessfully infected their computer by a Limewire download!

    It's funny, but normal people that actually BUY their music, software, and movies instead of stealing with Limewire seldom have problems with trojans or other malware.

    Wonder why?

  • 5 years ago

    it would desire to be any variety of issues. Reloading xp could supply you a superb larger situation if the m/c switches off 0.5 way with the aid of... It would not sound like a plague, greater a disk or mem situation. Have temperatures the place you're been very intense presently? that could have brought about injury. i could recommend a working laptop or computer engineer. playstation in case you attempt yet another device fix initially eliminate all momentary cyber web information alongside with cookies. as quickly as you have taken care of out the m/c you greater acceptable cope with your anti-virus application. What are you utilising? Please enable me understand the type you get on.

  • 1 decade ago

    limewire is chock full of viruses better do a full complete sweep

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    any small file on peer to peer sharing is most likely a virus or spyware. might as well reinstall your operating system

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  • 1 decade ago

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