Advice Request Unchecky, still relevant or not?

[Tutman]

Anyone still use Unchecky? I have it installed for many years but only seen it jump into action for the first time in years a few months ago on just one install. Still good to use or no?

Unchecky - Keeps your checkboxes clear

Unchecky aims to keep potentially unwanted programs out of your computer.

unchecky.com

 

[Arequire]

Its development ended in 2018 and chances are it's non-functional for a lot, if not a majority of installers out there nowadays. I say drop it.

 

[RoboMan]

Kaspersky Internet Security has a funcionality on one of its module that works as UnChecky, in case you're looking for an alternative

 

[Tutman]

I am using Mcafee from my ISP for now, but good to know about Kaspersky!

 

[TheBlueCreeper512]

I am using Mcafee from my ISP for now, but good to know about Kaspersky!

What is it with McAfee and ISPs? Do they have some kind of deal because anyone with a half a brain knows that McAfee sucks and would never pay for it and McAfee is losing revenue, is that why so many ISPs seems to offer McAfee?

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

I never need such a tool.
Just don't click next without reading. This is always a good behavior.

Also if programs adding unwanted stuff, don't install them at all.
Problem solved.

 

[Stopspying]

I never need such a tool.
Just don't click next without reading. This is always a good behavior.

Also if programs adding unwanted stuff, don't install them at all.
Problem solved.

I follow the same course of action when installing new software. I did have Unchecky installed for a while a few years ago and found it to be more of a hinderance than useful. Occasionally I wanted something checked during the setup stages prior to actual installation so I had to re-check that Unchecky had accepted that I had the ultimate decision making power - not unchecked what I wanted checked.

It might take longer to follow the DIY route, but at least I get to choose what I want done.

 

[Ink]

If these apply, then yes.

Click-happy without reading what is being installed.
Frequently installing freeware with bundled/sponsored/ad-supported software.

Most won't need it, or it's incorporated into their security software such as Kaspersky.

It is also incorporated into - Reason Security - although software does not appear to be supported.

 

[roger_m]

It is also incorporated into - Reason Security - although software does not appear to be supported.

Reason Security was replaced by Reason Antivirus late last year (it has the same website) and I presume that it is supported.

Edit. I see that they're still regularly updating their blog, so I would say that Reason Antivirus is supported. But it's not a product I recommend.

 

[Cortex]

Only used it for a while, I feel being very careful when installing/updating works well though I'm sure most (I have) have missed something & ended up with Chrome etc - All the more reason to take your time during installs.

 

[Stopspying]

.......... have missed something & ended up with Chrome etc....

Been there, done that too!

 

[Tutman]

What is it with McAfee and ISPs? Do they have some kind of deal because anyone with a half a brain knows that McAfee sucks and would never pay for it and McAfee is losing revenue, is that why so many ISPs seems to offer McAfee?

I have used Kaspersky on and off for years (free version) and just switched to using McAfee a few weeks ago and it is lighter than kaspersky plus I get software booster and a firewall integrated free. This is NOT the same McAfee of years ago. And at least I have HALF a brain. What about you?