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Blubster virus


Question Posted Saturday June 6 2009, 6:41 pm

will blubster put viruses on my computer?

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thequotablepatella answered Tuesday June 9 2009, 12:47 am:
I can't speak for sure of what Blubster will do to your computer, but viruses are often a risk with file sharing programs. I used Kazaa several years ago to download music, and the program singlehandedly destroyed one of my computers by loading it with adware and spyware. As it turned out, these programs were mentioned in the fine print. I've also had trouble with the actual files that I've downloaded with other programs: some will install adware onto your computer as soon as you open the file (yet another computer lost).

Suffice it to say that there's a chance that blubster could put viruses on your computer. Your best bet would be to sit down and think about whether the risks (destroying a computer) outweigh the rewards (free music). You could always try a program like Rhapsody, where you pay a monthly subscription fee and have access to all of the music that you want without the viruses potential viruses.

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lifescomplicated answered Monday June 8 2009, 8:20 pm:
No but certain files will insert viruses which is good to have a Persobnal computer protector. I myself have Norton antivirus which helps me. It like 40.00 for one year each. It lets you have fun and protect your computer.


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Don't download any virus protection online. It is the virus itself!!!

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LagunaBabe answered Saturday June 6 2009, 9:59 pm:
No, the actual program itself will not. However, once you start downloading music and/or movies, it is definitely a possibility. Have a good virus scanner/protection, such as AVG, which is totally free and it works perfect (I use it).

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