WinMX: Possible Hazard's?

Greeting's AO'ers. Just now, I downloaded WinMX as a recommendation for a pretty safe p2p application to use to download music with. Now, I know the MANY risks of p2p application's and whatnot and I'm going to be downloading as little as possible (and after download's and before running, will scan for viruses/trojans/etc). However I'd like to hear a few opinion's/personal dealing's you guys have had with WinMX and what security danger's other than the common and regular one's that come with a p2p app should I be aware about. What other precaution's should I take? Do you recommend the program? Question's like those.. Thank's in advance! :)

I use it. I started using to get away from the spyware filled KaZaA. I seem to find that it doesn't have as good of a selection as KaZaA, but it is still pretty good. (If more people used it, this would change.) The interface can be a little confusing at first and takes some getting used to, but once that's done it's OK. I'd give it a 7/10, overall.

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The interface can be a little confusing at first and takes some getting used to, but once that's done it's OK.

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Your not foolin', the GUI blow's. And yeah, this look's like it's going to take some getting used to. It's nothing like KaZaa/Morpheus or any of my past p2p dealing's and I'm not really liking it :(. Oh well, going to hafta find another compliment to it. Thanks for your thought's though. Any other recommendation's from anyone for another p2p application that you may use?

Actually, if you learn how to use WinMX, you'll find it to be as good as all the others. I too was a little turned off by the GUI but once I learned how to use it, I was able to find just about anything.

Here are a few pointers:

1) Select "Any bitrate Any file" right near the search term fields. This gives you a *much* larger list of hits

2) Set the queue placement to 100 and set the autosearch for 10 minutes. This will get you in queue for downloads and also will assist you during downloads

3) Check your default share path. Most people just say OK to the defaults which happen to expose your username in the documents & settings path. I see this all the time and for fun I will PM people by their real name. Yes, they **** their pants because they immediately think I'm the RIAA. I share out %drive%\WinShares. That's it. No identifying names.

4) Throttle your connection. Don't let 30 people DL off your connection. This will bring your internet connection to a halt. Look at the throttle options. I only allow 2 uploads at a time. You can also slice off how much bandwidth you want to allow WinMX to use.

5) Check their site and DL updates (like this is a surprise) as they become available. I have gotten about 4 updates since I started using it.

6) Browse users as they DL from you. Many times you can trade for things that are not advertised. This is also where you would see full share paths I mentioned above. This is actually cool becuase you are browsing the full contents of their share. Sometimes people share out more than they know because of a misconfig.

Personally, I like WinMX now that I gave it a chance. No spyware and a large selection = One Happy Horsey.

:)

Thank TH13 for the pointer's, they're definitely going to come in handy. I was definitely wondering about how much of an affect would people downloading off me have. Thanks for all the information, so far it isn't too bad (meaning I'll get used to it ;)).

Personally I prefer Bearshare... Works great for me.

I haven't used WinMX but I suggest giving DC++ a try. http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/

I was never fond of DC++, merely because I refuse to download 120+ Gigs (yes, I'm being sarcastic) of pirated software just to be able to even share on the network. 40G requirement servers, 400G requirement servers. Seemed like far too much trouble(and illegal software) to be worth my time in the long run.

Just my 2.12 yen

WinMX is brand new for me. I use to run EDonkey and its pretty good (besides some IE ads with spyware....)
speaking about file avaliabilty, Anyone here did a comparision between Winmx and other? Do you find file that you want? Good stuff there?

Also you can use the chat option to go look for people to trade with.

Edonkey didn't like operating through my router, that may have been my fault but i gave up on it. I think it's a case of swings and roundabouts. With the different clients, i found winmx to be pretty good for music. Edonkey seemed to be more pron orientated.

I stick to Bittorent now. Less virus risk, as the best bittorent sites tend to be closed forums. Where the users abide by the rules on sharing etc.

i've gotten a couple emails about winMx. it tries to make several encrypted connections to unknown hosts.so i dunno how good it is for security or privacy. i dunno what they do with the connections but take it for what its worth. i have the emails on hand if you want them. plus i remember something in the past about there was sort of a back door where you could view,modify, and place files in a users share directory or any other directory on the hard drive, and it wasnt really an accidental bug either, more put there for WinMX or whoever knew aout it. so that makes me wonder if you can trust them anymore after something like that?

I use kazaa lite k++. Kazaa without the adware//spyware.

muert0- Where can I get that and are you sure it's a safer version of KaZaa?

P.M. me your email and it's virus//spyware free as far as I know and I've been using it for a year or two. I got it off the techtv site but since they merged with G4 I can't find anything I look for there.

I believe they discontinued KaZaA Lite. If I remember correctly, they were shut down for not having authorization to develop KaZaA or something.

Regards,
Xierox

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Originally posted here by deftones12
[ plus i remember something in the past about there was sort of a back door where you could view,modify, and place files in a users share directory or any other directory on the hard drive, and it wasnt really an accidental bug either, more put there for WinMX or whoever knew aout it. so that makes me wonder if you can trust them anymore after something like that?

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deftones12, I think you might be referring to earthstation5 instead of WinMX.
That program did have a backdoor and it was run out of some refugee camp.. :eek:

Here's a thread that gives info in earthstation5 with some good links to other threads and weblinks.

http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=252654

Has anyone here ever gotten connected up to a "WASTE" network ? I was always curious about that.. http://waste.sourceforge.net

google of course has a pretty decent list of p2p clients..
http://directory.google.com/Top/Comp.../File_Sharing/

(nice tips hoss, thx)

Hi

Yes On December 7, 2003, the Kazaa Lite K++ project has been shut down by Sharman Networks... But the thing is where did all the download sites go :(......I googled for it and none of the websites have Kazza Lite K++ .........I downloaded it say something 8 months ago ..........seems pretty safe to me till now .........Does that the KLK++ Installer i have is Valuable now :).

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Old Versions Available

We no longer distribute Kazaa Lite at the request of Sharman Networks, Ltd. as Kazaa Lite is an illegal, hacked version of Kazaa.

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Ok so thats the reason...........why i can't find all those download sites i did earlier.......


--Good Luck--

heres a fun suggestion, go and buy the album :)

Well, first let me preface this by saying, pretty GUIs are for lazy people. Take a little bit of time to explore the program, and you'll see what can be done with it. Helplessly's right, it was earthshare, not winMX with the backdoor. I've been using WinMX for over 3 years now. It's pretty stable and it's definitely spyware free. I've tried eDonkey, too buggy; kazaa, spyware galore (lite isnt supported officially unless you find it on some other p2p or illegal site); dc is too buggy for me; bearshare, network too slow. I find the best thing about WinMX is the WinMX Peer Network. The only security flaw is that users ports (6699/6257) are open by default and someone using the netstat command can see your ip address. Simple solution—change your ports, use a firewall or better yet a proxy. If you have a firewall that works, and by working I mean alerting you everytime the internet is accessed between your computer, then I recommend getting one. I use sygate's free personal firewall for home users. www.sygate.com I also agree with Tzu about the DC clients server's minimum of 40 billion gigs. You can't find anything on the servers with a 5g min. The only downfall, I think, of WinMX is availability, but learn how to user the open naps protocal which connects to other progs as audiognome and other international progs and you'll be set. Good luck!

Cheerio!

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Originally posted here by rioter_au
heres a fun suggestion, go and buy the album :)

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PS, don't make uneducated assumptions that everyone uses P2P clients just for music. I know it sounds cute, "buy the album," but if it were the only reason, there would be a legitmate reason to shut all P2p clients down. I do agree however, support the artist, but f*** the corporate recording companies. They can afford it. :)

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Originally posted here by SwordFish_13
.........Does that the KLK++ Installer i have is Valuable now

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Mine's in German or something like that. :( That's why I switched to WinMX. lol Dang my luck Oh well.

Hi

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Originally posted here by xierox
Mine's in German or something like that. :( That's why I switched to WinMX. lol Dang my luck Oh well.

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Mine is English Verson :)

I like Kazza Lite.........it good and easy to use............this was supposed to be the Kaza without the Spywares/Adwares.......and when kazza became illegal............ K Lite ++ was the leagal verson i think...

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The authors of Kazaa Lite were concerned about the fact that the Original Kazaa contained unwanted third party software and wanted to be able to use it without that software. So a cleaned up version was made: Kazaa Lite!

Kazaa Lite is not a different program, it's the same program, just without all the additional software. We don't have any source code of the program. That makes is almost impossible to make big changes to the program or add new features. Nevertheless, we did succeed in making big improvements to the program by modifying some of it's machine-code, adding plugins and external utilities.

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I have a question ......does that mean Kazza lite K++ is illegal to use and distribute....i couldn't find anything on this......does anybody know anything regarding this....any info would be appriciated

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We no longer distribute Kazaa Lite at the request of Sharman Networks, Ltd. as Kazaa Lite is an illegal, hacked version of Kazaa.

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--Good Luck--

I use a combination of Kazaa Lite and Ares for all my p2p needs. Ares is actually quite nice and spyware free. I also don't get fake files on Ares as I do on Kazaa/KL.

Cheers,
cgkanchi

I buy any album I like after previewing it or if I just flat out love the artist.

I read somewhere once (believe it was News.com) that there was a study done and the people who download music illegally most of the time wouldn't buy the album, even if they didn't have a source to get the music freely. I was unable to find the link or I'd post it. :(


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I've been using WinMx for quite a while. The only file categories I've ever experienced any security threats would be the ".exe, .zip, .rar" files. Then, your AV program should kick in and remove it.

The tips in previous posts in this thread are excellent. The UI takes some getting used to, but it is an excellent means to find some "impossible-to-find-on-ANY -medium-and-will-NEVER-be-released-on-cd-or-any-other-format" music and/or movies. That's how it all began for me...

Hey, as a musician: I'd rather play for my need to play than for the monetary profit.

WinMx: good choice.

Things worth looking in to:

PeerGuardian - Methlabs

Used this and found it quizzical to say the least. Worked quite effectively though for blocking IP's associated with certain "people".

Methlabs Forums - Forums

I found Methlabs and their links associated with WinMX topics to be valuable. Your opinion may vary.


Leechammer - Leechammer

Never used it, but it seems to be popular among WinMX crowds



**These are just suggestions, use them only if you think they would be beneficial**

Thank you all for the link's, download's, and suggestion's. Right now I'm toying around with WinMX and KaZaa Lite and seeing which I like better and will work out for me. Thanks again!

If you are like I am and are lacking in the "technical skills" department, but at the same time, miss using WinMX, there is a quick, easy and free solution it is called MXPIE. There is no spyware or anything else bundled with it. For those a little more savvy and courageous, there is even a manual option.

So come on back to WinMX, and download to your hearts content. Thanks to these updates, not even the power of the RIAA can stop a network.

IF you have downloaded WinMX and still cannot connect, you can even get personalized realtime help. Just go to this link WinMX Channels Copy the Room name appropriate for your Language and paste it into your WinMX chat screen, then press the Join Button. This works on version 3.53 and up even if you are not connected. It allows you to join into chatrooms set up for you to get immediate help.

Everything you need at the MXPIE Website Free and Spyware free.

I have also found a site for Computer problem that is nice, prompt and VERY helpful. If there is a problem you need an answer to, they can help.

Realtime help available for WinMX 3.53 users having trouble getting connected. Go to WinMX Channels.

We try not to post on threads that have the dates flashing. And for some reason I keep waiting for Monty Hall to come out from behind the curtain. Why does your post sound so much like an a game show or an advertisement?

cheers

edit: ahhhh,

Now I remember! You're the AutumnBreeze that was banned for this same thing!