If a progam i downloading says it's free of adware, spyware, viruses etc, on the site does that mean it is?
2006-09-29 14:49:09 · 3 answers · asked by fhqwhgads_sibbie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Maybe, maybe not. Some software is certified as proof it does not contain malware, but if a website is simply stating that it does not, theres no way to be sure. Just make sure you run scans after installing/using it.
2006-09-29 14:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Goffik 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Challenge Everything!
To be safe try one or more of these,
Free Anti-Adware/Malware/Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 I recommend ewido!!!
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Free Online Spyware Scan:
http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php Very good for newbies!
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-29 22:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, when you download freeware, read the contract explicitely! It may have software you dont want!
2006-09-29 21:56:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋