so i didnt continue downloading it. is it safe or not?
2007-11-23 11:55:57 · 6 answers · asked by michelle 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You will always get this kind of message for any software that has not gone through the costly process of being digitally signed as compatible with the Microsoft OS you are running.
As for trusting, I would not download or install any unsigned software, unless you have a good anti-virus program installed and running, as well as a good anti-spyware program also installed and running.
These two programs together, will help prevent any bad infection, if the program you are downloading turns out to be a bad program.
But don't get totally paranoid, there are a lot of good programs that do not go to the expense of being approved by the "evil empire" of Microsoft.
You might want to take the time to Google the name of the program and it's download file, just to see if there are any comments out there about problems with the program.
2007-11-23 12:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mcgoo 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You will always get this kind of message for any software that has not gone through the costly process of being digitally signed as compatible with the Microsoft OS you are running.
As for trusting, I would not download or install any unsigned software, unless you have a good anti-virus program installed and running, as well as a good anti-spyware program also installed and running.
This is a common occurence with all executable files (and others). As long as its not of an illegal nature... movies that havn't released yet, unfamiliar torrents its FINE.
Check the size of the file. Does it seem reasonable?
You might want to take the time to Google the name of the program and it's download file, just to see if there are any comments out there about problems with the program.
2007-11-23 12:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downloading programs from "unknown" publishers is risky.
You can download it, but when given the option to RUN or SAVE, choose save.
Write down the folder name where it is saved to, then after the download is finished, scan the file using some kind of anti-virus software.
After it is deemed safe from that scan, it's ok to "run" / open the file for installation.
2007-11-23 12:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by centsless 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing what software you are trying to download, it is impossible to say if it is safe or not. If you can add some details someone should be able to advise you.
2007-11-23 12:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't remember what it was but I remember that message came up for me when I was downloading something I knew was safe.
So it could well be safe. Google it and see if others have said anything about it.
2007-11-23 12:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by SJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 22:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by staude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋