FAQ

Q Does BearShare cost anything?
A It is totally free. You can download the software here on our website and install it on your computer for instant access to music and videos.

Q What does the new BearShare 2012 provide?
A New BearShare has many great new functions:
• Download faster
• More songs and videos – more than 15 million files online
• Unlimited free downloads
• Better search tools and filtering
• Awesome playlists, artist information, and more
• Instant messenger
• Large community with friendlist and chat

Q What are the system requirements for BearShare to run clean?
A • Operating System: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7/8
• CPU of 233 MHz minimum is required
• Memory of 128 MB RAM or higher is recommended
• It needs hard drive 13 MB for BearShare. Also you will need 18 MB of free disk space for Windows Media Player if it is not already installed on your computer.
• Web Browser should be at least Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or above. Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Chrome.
• Active internet connection available

Q How can I become a member?
A You can register for free to use BearShare. After you have downloaded and installed the software, you can become a member fast and it is absolutely FREE.

Q I cannot remember my BearShare username/password. How can I get it?
A Please visit the retrieval system here at: http://wa.bearshare.com/support/password/

Q Is the program legal?
A BearShare is absolutely LEGAL to use. You do not have to worry about this.

Q Does it contain any adware or spyware?
A BearShare does not include any spyware or adware with the program.

Q What file types can be downloaded using BearShare?
A • All windows media files like avi, asf, asx
• All windows media audio files like wmv, wax, wm, wma, wmd, wmx, wmz, wvx
• Different video files as mpeg, mpg, mpa, mpe, m1v, mp2, mp2v
• MP3 music files

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