Does WinMX transmit spyware?

alancohen | 23:02 Sun 07th Nov 2004 | Technology

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I know that Win MX is supposed to be spyware free, but my anti-spyware software 'SpySubtract' (which I have been pretty impressed with thus far) identifies it as a threat to my system. Is WinMX ok? And if so, then why should SpySubtract 'object' to it?

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peanut

i think it sees it as a threat cuz it (win mx) is software that has p2p networking which opens certain files on your computer to other users. therefore it is a security threat.

Potatoman

winMX is spyware free.

sft42

WinMX is 100% spyware free, unlike Limewire and Kazza.........all spyware and firewall type programs will object to a utility like WinMX which tries to access the internet....once you have configured your spyware software to ignore winmx.exe you'll be fine.

Ray the DJ

I have used WinMX for downloading music for years.
I have never had any rpoblem with spyware, virus's or any other nasty.
It's a great program and can be enhanced by downloading NapMX to get you more servers.

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