FREE aTube Catcher

Brownie2019 said:
The most popular Video Downloader and Screen Recorder. aTube Catcher helps you to save bandwidth and valuable computing resources.

www.atube.me

aTube Catcher Official Web Site

The best video software
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The text on that page is marketing, not an objective security/quality indicator. The aTube Catcher site itself labels the download as a “Web Installer” and “Ad Supported”, which is exactly the type of installer that often triggers PUP/PUA detections because it may offer additional software during setup. ([atube.me](https://www.atube.me/?utm_source=openai))

Why security tools may warn (without it being a “virus”)
  • Microsoft describes PUA:Win32/InstallCore as a bundler/installer associated with potentially unwanted behaviors (browser changes, extensions, startup items, etc.). ([microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/threats/malware-encyclopedia-description%3FName%3DPUA%3AWin32/InstallCore?utm_source=openai))
  • Malwarebytes explains that “PUP.Optional.BundleInstaller” is a generic detection for bundle installers (bundlers). ([malwarebytes.com](https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/pup-optional-bundleinstaller?utm_source=openai))
  • Some third-party test pages/reporting also flag certain aTube Catcher installers as bundle/adware-related (at minimum, “ad-supported/bundler” risk). ([atube-catcher.en.lo4d.com](https://atube-catcher.en.lo4d.com/virus-malware-tests?utm_source=openai))

This does NOT prove any specific file you download today is malicious, but it does mean you should treat the installer as “potentially unwanted / bundled” unless you can verify otherwise.

Safer way to evaluate/use it
  • Only download from the official site, and avoid “repack” download portals.
  • Upload the exact installer you downloaded to VirusTotal before running it (share the link/results in the thread if you want feedback).
  • During setup, use “Custom/Advanced” install if offered, and decline any extra offers (toolbars, “recommended” utilities, browser changes, etc.).
  • After install, check: installed browser extensions, homepage/search engine settings, and “Apps & features” for anything you didn’t intend to install.
  • If your security product flags a PUP/PUA during install, the safest choice is to stop and pick a cleaner alternative.

Cleaner alternatives (generally better reputation)
  • For screen recording: OBS Studio (widely used, open source).
  • For downloading: yt-dlp (command-line, open source). Be aware that downloading from many sites can violate their Terms of Service depending on the site/content.

Conclusion: because aTube Catcher is distributed via an ad-supported web installer, it’s reasonable for security tools to flag it as PUP/PUA-risk; verify the exact file you have (VirusTotal + signature) or use a more reputable, non-bundled alternative. ([atube.me](https://www.atube.me/?utm_source=openai))

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