Beware-if you download software from cnet.com or download.com read this
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Beware-if you download software from cnet.com or download.com read this
I happened to remember this when I was reading a thread in another part of the forum. If you ever download from download.com or cnet, which used to be reputable sites, read this.
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoi...-com-crapware/
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/avoi...-com-crapware/
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very interesting article. thanks. i checked my computer for that sweets thing and i don't have it. i reviewed my other installed software and don't see anything i don't recognize. but it did remind me to remove the software for the mobile phone i don't use anymore
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I used to always trust CNET for downloads but will be more careful now. I do always uncheck all those stupid toolbars and search engines they want to install along with the program. And I run a weekly Microsoft Security Essentials scan, as well as CCleaner, Malwarebytes, and other programs to catch the bad stuff.
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I was setting up my new-to-me laptop and needed a solitaire game that DH likes. Keeping this in mind, I was very careful when downloading it (It did go thru CNET) and I hit "Decline" for everything except the game , I thought.
Something called "Lucky Leap" got on there anyway! I had to remove it. Very annoying.
Run something like Malwarebytes regularly and esp., after you download something.
Something called "Lucky Leap" got on there anyway! I had to remove it. Very annoying.
Run something like Malwarebytes regularly and esp., after you download something.
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