What are peer-to-peer networks?
A peer-to-peer (P2P) computer network allows users to connect to each other and share content. Many people today use peer-to-peer file sharing, which is uploading and downloading of content. There are lots of good reasons to do so, but some peer-to-peer Web sites encourage piracyor theftof movies and television shows. This activity is not only illegal, it can also put your computer at risk for harmful viruses, computer worms or Trojan horses and consider that once you sign up for an illegal peer-to-peer site you begin to offer content on your computer to others. So, by joining these services you could become a distribution source for illegal downloading of movies, television programs and more. In addition, network users can gain a backdoor to your hard drive while you are online, thereby seeing your personal information such as bank records, tax file numbers and other private documents. In order to remove peer to peer software follow the instructions for your computer system to uninsta
