True, try different software too, some pick it up, some dont.... or just do what those crazy kids do, which is really naughty.. ahem.. and download something like
http://www.edonkey2000.com/downloads.php (apparently its the free one towards the bottom) ... someone I know has downloaded for years, all movies and albums, and i... erm... he has never had any issues with viruses etc (tried most p2p's, well, he has...)