2006-08-10 12:35:03 · 9 answers · asked by Pyrapurcell 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I would recommend Weather Channel because it only provides advertising, and Weatherbug provides ads and spyware/adware.
Here is a full review test of Weatherbug:
In our tests, some downloads on this site installed other unrelated programs such as MyWebSearch Toolbar.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/weatherbug.com?ref=safe&aff_id=0
Weather Channel Desktop:
After downloading and installing Desktop Weather on a fresh Windows XP machine, we checked our computer for programs some people would consider adware, spyware, or other unwanted software. We did not find any such software. Desktop Weather earned a nuisance score of 0.00.
http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/weather.com/downloads/7925/
Both will bring you spyware somehow, so make sure your computer is protected:
This is what I do to protect my computer:
> Scan your computer for spyware/adware using a FREE software from Microsoft called Windows Defender: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> You can download a FREE antivirus software:
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/Programs/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
> You can buy Webroot Spy Sweeper here, it's very nice, safe and very up-to-date:
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan-3000.php?rc=4929&ac=5190853
> MSN Toolbar, includes Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter - FREE:
http://toolbar.live.com/?mkt=en-us
> Use Windows Update to make sure you have the latest security updates: http://www.windowsupdate.com
> You can download the latest version of Internet Explorer, it's the new version, fast, clean and secure:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010
Good luck and I hope these solutions solve your problem, if you need more extra help, contact me :)
2006-08-10 12:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Weather Channel Desktop Max
2016-12-12 10:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by montieth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weatherbug
2006-08-10 12:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by THE BEAUTIFUL LAURA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weatherbug is loaded with spyware. Weather channel only has advertisements.
2006-08-10 12:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I like Weatherbug more but the extra stuff it comes with has spyware
2006-08-10 12:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by fez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
particularly than a pc climate application, i opt to pass to the source - NOAA - nationwide climate service. that is precise, up thus far, and considering you do not acquire some thing or sign in, you aren't any further getting flooded with e-mails and commercials. (Flood pun no longer meant.) click on the link below, enter your zip code contained in the container on the proper left, and then bookmark the web page for straightforward get entry to. It delivers forecast, all climate bulletins, maps, and some thing else you ought to favor.
2016-11-29 21:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T use weather bug, it sticks all kinds of un wanted thing on you hard drive as well as being pron to spyware and adware!
Take a look at accuweather
2006-08-10 12:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i donk know about the weather channel thing but weather bug really gets annoying
2006-08-10 12:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neither is better. they both have addware and spyware
2006-08-10 12:41:37 · answer #9 · answered by Nicko912 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋