I have limewire and i downloaded something today and i believe i have a virus... :-( ...?

... well i tried to download ad-aware pro through limewire today and an unusual folder came up marked " - " it wont let me delete it, it wont let me check the properties, it says its hidden and i dont know what to do in order to fix it (oh by the way my limewire shuts down and keeps reopening it wont stayed closed!!!) i dont have an antivirus prog bc it expired so if it is a virus what prog should i use to get rid of it? if any it would have to be free i know im asking alot but it would be a great help THANKS!!!

I have limewire and i downloaded something today and i believe i have a virus... :-( ...?nortonantivirus

hey there.

first of all ad-aware has official web site and you can download this program there. the question is why are you using limewire? i can't believe there still are people that ignore malicious features of limewire and still use it:/ here's article about danger of file sharing programs: http://www.2-spyware.com/news/post91.htm...

what you describe is most likely to be spyware, not a virus, so you need an antispyware to stop it. try spybot, it's free http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spybot-s...

I have limewire and i downloaded something today and i believe i have a virus... :-( ...?spyware

yeah limewire is bad news....my computer crashed down because if it. I am not an expert, but you need an antivirus program. I recentely got recommeneded Windows One LiveCare because its esp. made for windows ...so if you have windows that would be a good choice. Don't go with Norton. You might want to get something like spy sweeper...you might have alot of spyware as well.
First, you can download Ad-Aware for FREE off the internet, you don't need to use limewire. You can get a FREE antivirus off the internet as well, and it's a good antivirus. It's call Avast!. www.avast.com and go to download %26gt; programs and look for avast 4.7 the software is free you just need to put an email address and they will send you a product key. After you install avast run a scan, and see what you find. To fix limewire, try re-installing it.