Are shared music files always available for others to copy/download? I know
they are when Limewire or WinMX are in use. But, are those music files
still available to others when the programs are not in use? Just curious.

I don't think so, but I would make sure that those programs don't load
automatically on startup.

Mark Z.


"RB" wrote in message
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Are shared music files always available for others to copy/download? I
know
they are when Limewire or WinMX are in use. But, are those music files
still available to others when the programs are not in use? Just curious.

"RB" wrote in message
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Are shared music files always available for others to copy/download?

If they are automatically shared when the computer boots, then yes they are.

I know they are when Limewire or WinMX are in use. But, are those music
files
still available to others when the programs are not in use? Just curious.

The answer to this depends on what is meant by "in use".

Do you have to be actively downloading files for your files to be visible on
the web? No.

As Mark correctly observed, you may have do something to keep the relevant
programs from being loaded at boot time if you want to keep others from
seeing the shared folder on your computer.

In Windows, MSCONFIG is the tool for controlling what programs are run at
start up. By default, there is no Desktop or Start Menu icon for MSCONFIG.
However, the MSCONFIG program can be easily run by using the Run option of
the Start Menu. If the MSCONFIG program does not start when you try to run
it, this may be due to a virus infestation.