Removing/Disabling Peer to Peer Software

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Introduction on "Peer-to-Peer" File Sharing

"Peer-to-peer" (or "P2P") file sharing is a process that gives personal computers the ability to transfer digital files over a network. File sharing allows users to both upload and download files to share with one another. Although the possession of a P2P client is in no way illegal, if used for illegal purposes, such as the sharing of software, images, music, or other intellectual property (such as books or videos), then it is recommended that the use of P2P file sharing be halted immediately.

For more information on the University of Washington's policy on copyright Issues, please visit the following link:
http://www.washington.edu/computing/rules/copyright.html

For more information on Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Security and Software, please visit the following links:
http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/policy/p2pss.html

http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/policy/p2pshare.html

What you can do

P2P programs cover a wide variety of possible clients. If you would like to remove one from your personal computer, please follow the links below for the specific P2P application.

Each website listed below is credited to the University of Chicago.

Acquisition

Aimster
(Note: Aimster is now called Madster and is now a subscription service. The current version of the software may differ from what is shown here.)

Ares Lite

BearShare

BitTorrent (and other BitTorrent clients)

Blubster

Direct Connect

eDonkey2000 and Overnet

Freewire

Gnotella (no longer available)