I can appreciate the care you take with downloading exe files to your PC, but to get the benefit of the amazing free software out there, it's something you just have to do.
I totally agree with you but must add the cautious tale of : Make sure the site is recognised to be safe. There are so many sites out there that are not 100% safe and can cause you more problems that just a PC Virus.
It is always better to be safe than sorry so check the validity of the sites and Programs you want.
That's an important point of course, but that's one of the benefits of a forum like this.
You can be pretty sure that any software recommended by regular members will come from legitimate sites which we've all used over a period of years. You soon get to know the sites which keep appearing regularly in threads.
The suggested program might be utter sh**e, but the source will be sound.
I'm not trying to persuade you to change your habits here, just pointing out one of the benefits of a place like Piriform.
(and I now have the 08 installer backed up for when it runs out again next year).
Likewise.
The suggested program might be utter sh**e, but the source will be sound.
I hear ya.
I just like to point out these easy pitfalls for the general public just in case. We all take a tumble at some time or other
"Safety first"