LimeWire

How to Use LimeWire

With the internet changing rapidly, software companies are often left scrambling to compete with this growing market. The demand for advanced software grows daily as more users are turning more and more to the internet for entertainment. One of the most popular types of software is P2P (peer to peer) programs which allows users to download music, videos, etc... A popular program that uses this system is LimeWire.

What Is LimeWire?

LimeWire is a peer to peer file sharing application that allows millions of people worldwide to download things such as movies, music, pictures, applications, etc.. LimeWire allows one person to directly connect to another to download these files from them. You can download LimeWire for free from many different sites; simply type "LimeWire" into your search engine (such as Google) and follow the directions given.

How To Use LimeWire?

Using LimeWire is very simple. When you first open the application it will show your connection to the program. It usually doesn't take long to connect.
On the left hand side of the application you will see a search button. In this area you will be able to search by simply selecting what you are looking for. If you want to search for music you can search by artist, type of music, or even a specific song. No matter what you want to search for make sure to put in the correct category. Keywords can often be used if you are not sure of the exact name. Once you have put in your selection simply click start. You will then see matching criteria loading into your application. There will be matches found from all around the world. Once the results stop loading, simply browse through to find the ones that you would like to download; right click the result to start the download. Within a matter of minutes depending on what you're downloading, it will be on your computer. You may do up to 5 searches at a time, which is very convenient if you need to download several things at once. You can also have the option of browsing to find more downloads by a specific user. Your downloads go directly into a folder called Shared Folder. You may change the location of where your downloads go if you desire (however it is not recommended, this could allow hackers to gain entry into your files, you can move things out of your Shared Folder as they get put there). Only downloading 3-5 things at a time will make them download faster (depending on your connection). The more you try to download at once the slower the download speed will be,

Who Uses LimeWire

There are currently millions of users that use LimeWire daily. There are people from all countries who are connecting and downloading from other users around the world. LimeWire can be used from any location as long as you have an active Internet Connection.

Tips To Remember

LimeWire can be a great software program for those who use it correctly but you need to aware that some people attach viruses or spyware to their downloads. Always make sure to use a good firewall and scan every download before opening it. This will help keep your computer safe.