razz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I know that some of you frequent this website and occasionally download the Giveaway of the Day (http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/). What is your opinion - i.e. is it worth checking this site for their giveaways, any problems etc.? A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 to me is ok..ibut first i check ashra,or asfram's comments..and the rest of the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 to me is ok..ibut first i check ashra,or asfram's comments..and the rest of the comments. Sorry aqua, what comments are you referring to? A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted November 1, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 1, 2009 When you proceed to the download page and scroll down a bit there is usually some quite honest assessment s by one of the guys aqua mentioned. However since they changed the rating system http://blog.giveawayoftheday.com/completel...-rating-system/ the comments seem a bit harder to follow. I think Razz you have to just treat the downloads with the same caution you would anything else. Also do they install toolbars (without you knowing), are they full featured giveaways etc. You do get the odd one which isn't bad. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sorry aqua, what comments are you referring to? when you go to the GAOTD...the first post is from Ashraf,who says the good,the bas and the ugly about the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think Razz you have to just treat the downloads with the same caution you would anything else. Also do they install toolbars (without you knowing), are they full featured giveaways etc. You're right Hazel, good point. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 2, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 2, 2009 the first post is from Ashraf,who says the good,the bas and the ugly about the program. Yup, and he's saved many people from the download the other day that's deemed a rogue software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The same companies' Free Game Of The Day can be as hazardous. Take care out there. The word "Free" seems to follow a pattern of evil. Ever notice that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Yup, and he's saved many people from the download the other day that's deemed a rogue software. The only software I have downloaded so far from the "Giveaway of the Day" website was RegTidy 2009. Hopefully this is not what you were referring to Andavari. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 The same companies' Free Game Of The Day can be as hazardous. Take care out there. The word "Free" seems to follow a pattern of evil. Ever notice that? So Corona, it sounds like you think it's best not to bother with any of the free offers from this site, is that correct? A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I haven't been to Game Giveaway in a long time, just because. Maybe they've been getting their games from more reliable game builders lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 The only software I have downloaded so far from the "Giveaway of the Day" website was RegTidy 2009. Hopefully this is not what you were referring to Andavari. Yup, that's the one. Don't run it, just uninstall it. I check the giveaway site most days (have the rss feed on toolbar) and they do have an occasional good download on there. For me I'd say about 5% are usually of interest. Still have a a couple of programs that I use that came from there. The game giveaway site is not a daily giveaway site anymore, only gives away games at the weekends now (one saturday, one sunday) and equally quite alot of duffers but the occasional gem. You do have to be careful of the installers and pay attention to the tick boxes to make sure you don't install the Software Advisor (think thats what it's called). It's not malicious, just not of any use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 You are 100% correct JD. I ran a quick malware scan using Malwarebytes and it confirmed RegTidy 2009 to be rogue software. I performed a complete uninstall. Hmm...the only software I selected so far from the Giveaway of the Day turned out to be rogue. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPower Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmm...the only software I selected so far from the Giveaway of the Day turned out to be rogue. In their defence I've been following the giveaways probably for a couple of years and thats the first dodgy one I remember, dunno how it got through tbh, but hopefully it will have been a wake up call that it's not just malware they have to check for in giveaways. I always have a quick scan through the comments to check for any issues with the software before downloading anyway (that's how I know that one was a duffer, was stated in first post IIRC and backed up by a GAOTD forum moderator) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 ...RegTidy 2009 to be rogue software. I said it before, avoid all apps that have a year in their name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 I will for sure read the comments in the future before I download anything. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 11, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 11, 2009 I will for sure read the comments in the future before I download anything. Read the in depth reviews if they're available. Also helps to see if a software has trashed someone's PC there's been one of those on there before too that I avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 Read the in depth reviews if they're available. Also helps to see if a software has trashed someone's PC there's been one of those on there before too that I avoided. Thank you Andavari, I will for sure. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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