How risky it is to download free PC games?
PACPAC asked:
I wish to download a few free PC games. But I’m not sure how safe it is as far as virus threat to my hard disk is concerned. I’ve heard that such free downloads might get along with them various kinds of viruses which might destroy my hard disk or put it at threat. If there are any, please provide me with such SAFE download links.
I wish to download a few free PC games. But I’m not sure how safe it is as far as virus threat to my hard disk is concerned. I’ve heard that such free downloads might get along with them various kinds of viruses which might destroy my hard disk or put it at threat. If there are any, please provide me with such SAFE download links.
Filed under: PC, Download Games, Free Games, Free Pc Games, Games Download, Kinds Of Viruses
johnnyandangelicalynnsandoval Says:
Depends on the Website and if you can trust it
Posted on August 15th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Mickel Says:
It is beyond doubt, VERY risky and most of the time illegal (if it’s a game in the shops that your getting for nothing). If you want to keep your computer virus and spyware free, you would not download these types of files.
Posted on August 15th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
dan Says:
try using
to check out the credibility of the site. It is very useful. Be sure to read the feedback
Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Well Well Well Says:
Sounds like you are asking “How safe it is to have *** with someone you don’t know ?” Either way, you are exposed to risk of catching viruses. And you know it is not easy to get rid of, either from your computer or yourself.
Posted on August 18th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
jibbarjabar Says:
The answer is maybe.
If you are trying to steal games using a P2P software such as Limewire, then you will definitely be hit by a virus, eventually. And probably sooner than latter.
If you are trying to download a game from a web-site, one with a real URL, not like Limewire….then you may or may not be safe.
I would suggest a that you add the free SiteAdvisor ( like the other dude mentioned). SiteAdvisor can help “weed-out” bad sites. It’s good stuff. you can get it at :
Enjoy and have a fine holiday season.
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 at 12:49 am
UniVerse man Says:
Dont listen to the people above me
I have Downloaded Many games and music by p2p networks like limewire, frostwire , and bit torrent and most of their files are clean and have no viruses
to tell you the truth some do have viruses and Trojans but if you have the latest spyware and virus protection any kind will get rid of all those things quick but you have to look carefully at what you download before you choose to download and if you do get a virus or spyware they are weak and can be easily removed I’ve had some before, but they are easily dealt with
in other words NO PAIN NO GAIN hope this helps you find all the free PC games you want
I have download many PC games and some are really fun!!!
the best places you should try are torrent sites but you need a torrent DOWNLOADER like
bit lord, bit commet , U torrent, or bit torrent oh and limewire works with torrents too
places to look for free pc games is to download the torrents) ( example of torrent site you can go to)
(this has multiple sites you can go to download your free pc game torrents )
Posted on August 24th, 2008 at 12:25 pm