2007-02-01 05:32:21 · 8 answers · asked by JAE 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It depends on what the software is. Programs from reputable companies are usually safe, but no guarantees.
Always scan everything you download from the internet for viruses.
Always.
2007-02-01 05:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Che jrw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you get them. Most java downlaods are OK, sicne there is a built in VM that stops the programs from doing too much damage. Most open source software is Ok as well. Watch out for games and illegal software ("warez"). before installing such, use some A/V software that has been recently updated to scan the installers and do a system backup or create a Resotr Point before installing the software so you can do a rollback or System Restore if it fouls things up.
2007-02-01 05:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get them from a reputable site, then yes, they are. Of course the you need to know which ones are good.
You should always have updated virus detection on your system, so if you happen to download a bad one, you can clean things up.
2007-02-01 05:40:36 · answer #3 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not all free software safe and clean
2007-02-01 05:35:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your freeware here - it's been tested for spyware and the site is trustworthy
http://www.snapfiles.com/
2007-02-01 05:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing works with Windows....
2016-05-24 02:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download.com
Offers many sofware ( some of them are free! )
You can trust it!
2007-02-01 05:38:24 · answer #7 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no , most of them are with viruses or spywares
2007-02-01 05:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋