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K-Lite codec pack 10.6.5 now with bundled adware


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It is indeed the way software is going... bundled apps.

 

That's why I only choose the portable version of so many different titles since:

* They don't bother with any bundling.

* It's much more difficult for them to sneak something onto the system since it isn't packed into an installer

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It seems bundling adware is common trend for "free" software nowadays.

 

Just a word of warning. Don't forget to tick the box to avoid installing it.

 

What antivirus do you use ?

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What antivirus do you use ?

MSE, but I didn't get any warning from the AV; I just saw a new dialog for installing adware while installing K-Lite. After installing it, being careful to untick all pertinent boxes, I run AdwCleaner to see if something would have slipped into my system. Everything is normal.

 

And yes, it seems portable (or compressed without installer) is the way to go, until someone makes an util to modify installers to get rid of any bundled crap.

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Some av's will warn against the pups but you may have to opt in to that option. This could be because of legal issues in that the bundled apps can take them to court if they auto ban without user approval.

 

it's a complex world out there. 

 

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support@ccleaner.com

 

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MSE, but I didn't get any warning from the AV; I just saw a new dialog for installing adware while installing K-Lite. After installing it, being careful to untick all pertinent boxes, I run AdwCleaner to see if something would have slipped into my system. Everything is normal.

 

And yes, it seems portable (or compressed without installer) is the way to go, until someone makes an util to modify installers to get rid of any bundled crap.

 

Where did you get your installer ?

I just uninstalled my 10.6.5 that I got from Filehippos direct link, reinstalled using Advanced mode, scan my pc and didn't detect anything nor see any new dialogs.

 

 

Some av's will warn against the pups but you may have to opt in to that option. This could be because of legal issues in that the bundled apps can take them to court if they auto ban without user approval.

 

it's a complex world out there. 

 

Some shady ways to put food on the table. :blink:

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@eL_PuSHeR: Can you duplicate the dialog that you have seen? I have again uninstalled reinstalled to see anything funny but still I can't.

 

@Winapp2.ini: I also prefer Media Player Classic over VLC.

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Meh, if you don't want offers (that you can decline, though they do use underhanded tactics) then use other software or pay software

 

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@eL_PuSHeR, weird out of 5 tries I wasn't able to duplicate your results.

But at least it's good news if you stat by ticking the "No thanks" box, it doesn't install anything.

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It's not a big issue. I already install other products which come with even more bundleware. I think it's a matter of common sense; always selecting custom install when available and checking your system afterwards. Most people I know with malware, don't even know there are some utils for cleaning it in a simple way.

 

AVC video converter and Daemon Tools come to mind...

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It seems bundling adware is common trend for "free" software nowadays.

 

Just a word of warning. Don't forget to tick the box to avoid installing it.

 

Ha, cc came wtih Google Chrome, too. Unmark that option if you do not need that web tool. :)

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Ha, cc came wtih Google Chrome, too. Unmark that option if you do not need that web tool. :)

 

 

Yes, everyone here is aware of the bundle that ccleaner comes with as well as piriform's making available the portable build which has no such issue.

You present nothing but a slight jab; I'll assume it was meant as a friendly one and not as a slight.

 

 

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Yes, everyone here is aware of the bundle that ccleaner comes with as well as piriform's making available the portable build which has no such issue. You present nothing but a slight jab; I'll assume it was meant as a friendly one and not as a slight.

Perhaps he meant it as friendly.

 

I do not.

 

Bundling (if unavoidable, whatever that means) should only be opt-in, not opt-out.

 

Your response makes you sound draconian and humour-less.

 

Here we are, months later.  Does CCleaner have bundled poo?  K-Lite still does.  

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Yes, everyone here is aware of the bundle that ccleaner comes with as well as piriform's making available the portable build which has no such issue. You present nothing but a slight jab; I'll assume it was meant as a friendly one and not as a slight.

 

 

Perhaps he meant it as friendly.

 

I do not.

 

Bundling (if unavoidable, whatever that means) should only be opt-in, not opt-out.

 

Your response makes you sound draconian and humour-less.

 

Here we are, months later.  Does CCleaner have bundled poo?  K-Lite still does.  

If you don't want bundled software pay for it. Bundling helps keep (this) good software free.

 

ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION

DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF.

Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark)

ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T.

Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US

Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com

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