How to Use Limewire on a Mac

The Internet is home to an array of files being shared to millions of computer users every day. Movies, music, and software can be downloaded with a click of a button, but finding them can be difficult, especially if what you are looking for is rare. Limewire is a file sharing service that can help you find these files, and the software is available to Macintosh users.

Step 1 Download the Limewire software. The basic service of Limewire is free to use, but if you wish to use the Limewire Pro program, then you will have to pay a small fee to download and pay for a one-year subscription. Make sure that you agree to their Terms of Service.

Step 2 Install Limewire and open it. Follow the registration instructions by providing a user name, files you wish to share, and so forth. Although Limewire Basic is a free service, you are required to create at least a user name, or you cannot use the program.

Step 3 Type in the item you wish to search for in the "Search" pane. Choose the file type you want to search for to narrow your search results such as Audio, Movies, and so on. Otherwise, if you want to do a general blanket search, then leave it on the "All" setting. When you are finished, press the magnifying glass or press "Enter" to search.

Step 4 Wait for Limewire to list its searches. Depending on the rarity of your file will determine how quickly it will find matches for it. Hold the Apple button and mouse click, or right-click if you are using a two-button third party mouse, and view the file info to check if it's the right file you want.

Step 5 Download the file you want. This can be done either by pressing the Apple button and mouse click on the file to select "Download" from the drop down menu, or simply double-click on the file to begin the downloading process. A download prompt will appear on the lower area of Limewire, indicating the percentage amount it has downloaded so far. When it reaches 100%, you have successfully downloaded your file and used Limewire.