LimeWire - File Sharing - Comments Page 6

So if I deleted all music of my computer and got rid of limewire should i be in good shape as far as the riaa. What else should i be doing? Any more information would be greatly appreciated.

This isn't technically about Limewire, but more with Bitlord.
I noticed that, yes, it wasn't legal, and I feel bad. I'm going to delete it and all the files, but there are some that were on a demo tape for a certain band, that NEVER was used for money, and a bunch of other songs you can't buy anywhere.
Can I keep those, since I'm not selling them? And because I don't think they were ever really copyrighted?
If I burn them onto a cd, will they carry an encryption identifying my IP address still, or..?
And also, if I delete bitlord, removing it from my system, will that automatically stop file shares from uploading them from my computer?

EDITOR'S NOTE: There's nothing wrong with downloading public domain (non copyrighted) materials. There will be no personally identifying info in the files. And yes, if you delete Bitlord (and any other P2P software) you will stop any file sharing activity on your PC.

I have some pictures and videos i would like to put on limewire, how do i get them on there?

EDITOR'S NOTE: If I understand it correctly, you just put them in your Limewire sharing folder.

Seeing as this topic seems to be still active, I'll add in that I just installed iTunes and found a file sharing link on my desktop, full of "Josh's Limewire Songs." The thing is, I'm not exactly using a networked computer. I'm using a laptop in a hotel room, connected to hotel wireless. I suppose Josh is another guest.

EDITOR'S NOTE: If you are connected via wireless, then you ARE on a network. Be sure you're not sharing more than you want to! See http://askbobrankin.com/is_public_wifi_access_safe.html

I have recently bought a new PC and copied my music library from the old HDD and downloaded the latest I-Tunes. Some of my songs show an ! mark and state that the file could not be found as it is (believed to be) on Limewire. How do I find and migrate my Limewire tunes to my new PC from my old HDD? I have not yet downloaded Limewire to my new PC. Should I do this or can I copy from my old HDD?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, install a fresh copy of Limewire on the new drive, don't try to copy a program like that. To import Limewire songs into iTunes, you should be able to go into ITunes, click on File, then use the "Add folder/file to library" option. Navigate to the Limewire music folder and it should work.

All successfully downloaded re your last advice -thanks. However... I cannot find the L/Wire music file anywhere. I have my old HDD connected thro' an IDE connection as a 'slave'. I assume the songs must be there somewhere. Can you tell me what file ext it is likely to be under and where it may be? I can see no files over 1GB but know i have over 6K songs somewhere at a lot more than 1GB!

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'd look for a folder called Limewire, and drill down from there. Failing that, search for MP3 or WMA files.

I am just using Limewire for my personal use. I have songs that I want to put on myspace that are on CD's that I bought. I am creating my own playlist. That is the only reason that I am using Limewire.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Using Limewire as a music manager for one's personal collection is a fine idea. However, uploading copyrighted songs to the Web does run afoul of the law -- be careful of that.

very informative article.and thank you about the warning about how the "RIAA" can use "free music"to track people down..but theres one thing id like to know..i use limewire and i wanted to know if anybody can see my ip thru limewire>if so how do i overcome it.

EDITOR'S NOTE: I wonder why you would care? Maybe try anonymizer.com if it concerns you.

I'm using Limewire on the Windows Vista OS. There are 2 users on my computer, is there anyway to share one Library with the other user? All the files saved are not accessable to the other user how do i fix this?... please help, thanks

EDITOR'S NOTE: I'm pretty sure the Limewire settings allow you to change the library folder name.

My friend downloaded a mpg file and it will not delete said it is running in another program. Yet, I am unable to find it. How do I delete it?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Perhaps restarting your computer will free up the file.