I have read that this is unsafe to install may contain spyware has anyone had problems
2007-01-18 23:16:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Smiley Central is part of the Fun Web Products suite of utilities such as Cursor Mania, My Mail Stationary, My Mail Signature, PopSwatter, Popular Screensavers, and the My Way website portal.
Although none of these products claim to be spyware, they do slow your computer down. All of the products use cookies to track usage, although they claim not to use cookies or anything else to track personally identifiable information. That being said, I would still recommend not installing the SmileyCentral software and other Fun Web Products
2007-01-18 23:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Looking up smiley central, I found this:
"This site appears to have a business relationship with Focus Interactive, a known provider of adware, spyware or other unwanted programs. Use caution before downloading from this site.
In our tests, some downloads on this site installed other unrelated programs such as MyWebSearch Toolbar."
Source link is below.
As a general rule, to keep my computer running fast, stable, and problem free, I try to install only what's really necessary, and try to keep unnecessary stuff off. Even if it was safe, installing a boatload of programs like that will eventually bog down your computer.
So...if it's really important to you..go for it. Otherwise, pass.
2007-01-18 23:27:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sydney Bristow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't mind lots of adware and spyware on your machine! It's not the worst, but I'd never install it and we block it at our gateway at work.
2007-01-18 23:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It IS spyware, never mind may contain it. Steer clear
2007-01-18 23:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by 139 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I installed it and its so much fun and totally safe
2007-01-18 23:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dr Reem i use it with no problems :)
2016-05-24 06:27:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.pchell.com/support/smileycentral.shtml
2007-01-18 23:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by Acadia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋