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<blockquote data-quote="Littlebits" data-source="post: 185947" data-attributes="member: 146"><p>Search for the program on <a href="http://www.softpedia.com/" target="_blank">Softpedia</a>, they have edited versions without the adware crap of some programs.</p><p>When you see the logo below that means they test each version of the product listed.</p><p><img src="http://www.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_clean_award_f.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>If the program contains adware then Softpedia will notify you at the bottom of the product's description;</p><p>Example: <a href="http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/aTube-Catcher.shtml" target="_blank">aTube Catcher</a> (an excellent free multimedia suite)-</p><p></p><p>At the bottom you will see:</p><p><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:</strong></span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function</li> </ul><p></p><p>Softpedia has a strict adware policy for programs which makes it one of the safest download sites.</p><p>It not perfect because you still can find many rogue or scams programs listed but they will not infect your system or give you surprises. </p><p></p><p>Another option is find a portable zipped version of the program that you want to use. You can search on Softpedia for "Portable + name of program", portable versions are always 100% clean. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite116" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Littlebits, post: 185947, member: 146"] Search for the program on [URL='http://www.softpedia.com/']Softpedia[/URL], they have edited versions without the adware crap of some programs. When you see the logo below that means they test each version of the product listed. [IMG]http://www.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_clean_award_f.gif[/IMG] If the program contains adware then Softpedia will notify you at the bottom of the product's description; Example: [URL='http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Video/Other-VIDEO-Tools/aTube-Catcher.shtml']aTube Catcher[/URL] (an excellent free multimedia suite)- At the bottom you will see: [COLOR=#ff0000][B]Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:[/B][/COLOR] [LIST] [*]Offers to change the homepage for web browsers installed in the system [*]Offers to change the default search engine for web browsers installed in the system [*]Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function [/LIST] Softpedia has a strict adware policy for programs which makes it one of the safest download sites. It not perfect because you still can find many rogue or scams programs listed but they will not infect your system or give you surprises. Another option is find a portable zipped version of the program that you want to use. You can search on Softpedia for "Portable + name of program", portable versions are always 100% clean. Enjoy!! :D [/QUOTE]
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