I have been using Kaaza for music downloads. The latest virus I have gotten is W.32Benjarmin.Worm. I read it is for Kazza users only to open files or something of that sort. I use Norton's Virus Scan. I didn't get rid of it. Any suggestions?

This is only MY opinion, I'm sure there is someone out there w/ a better one.

Anyway, I had Kazaa for a long time. I got the stupid virus too. I also have Norton Anit Virus that did not take care of it. My solution ended up being Reformatting. That was the only way I could get rid of it & be sure. I contacted all sorts of people, all to no avail. But like I said, maybe someone else can provide a better alternative.

P.S.- Don't DL the Grokster music file sharing program either. It is another Kazaa program.

WF63:

You might want to try this removal tool.
CLICK HERE

I ran it on my machine and it reported no infections from
this virus. (But then I've never used Kaaza.)

Best of luck with this bug.

Mike b(AKA Byter)

Hi people,

I'm just curious as to what this Kazaa is, and what exactly it is used for? If there's so many problems with viruses when using this program, than is it worth it to use the program? How good is it? Maybe its something I might like to try, despite the risk. Thanks for any info anyone can provide.

chris

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Originally posted by vansrme:
I'm just curious as to what this Kazaa is, and what exactly it is used for?
chris

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At the risk of sounding too technical -

Kazaa is a "peer to peer" file sharing network. Usually used to swap music files with others on the network. What that means is when you use "Kazaa" you are actually using a protocol that allows you to connect to another computer on the internet that is really just a basic user - not a server. In other words, a "peer."

So when you file share with Kazaa, you really aren't copying from Kazaa, your copying a file from some anonymous person connected to the internet - so if they've got any viruses or worms - you'll get them too. Alot of people think it's worth the risk to be able to steal copyrighted material.

cresen7,

Ahh ok, thanks alot! Sounds like I wont be messing with that any then! Not my cup of tea!

chris