eL_PuSHeR Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2014 It is indeed the way software is going... bundled apps. Choose custom install... custom install....custom install... 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...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 8, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hav0c Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 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 ? Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Choose custom install... I always do that if I got the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted August 9, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 9, 2014 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. 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...
Hav0c Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 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. Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm sort of shocked anyone still has a use for K-Lite, given the more widespread popularity of players such as VLC or MPlayer which natively include support for most file types winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 @Hav0c: I got it from www.codecguide.com -> major geeks mirror @Winapp2.ini: K-Lite allows for encoding alongside decoding. It includes FFMPEG and other tools. I also prefer Media Player Classic over VLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hav0c Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 @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. Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 10, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 10, 2014 I also prefer MPC over VLC and MPlayer. MPC has always had less playback issues. Although VLC Portable is good to burn onto DVDs with compressed videos, or FLAC lossless audio on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winapp2.ini Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I switched to SMPlayer a few years ago myself, I don't think I've had any issues winapp2.ini additions thread winapp2.ini github Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 This is the adware screen I was talking about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted August 11, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2014 Meh, if you don't want offers (that you can decline, though they do use underhanded tactics) then use other software or pay software 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 At least ticking the "No thanks" box, it doesn't install anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hav0c Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 @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. Every line of code written by man can be undone by man . "A loser in the real world is still a loser in the net!" - .hack//SIGN . Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 11, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2014 Probably good advice is don't support adware projects, find another free alternative that's clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted August 13, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 13, 2014 Any software that deals with "video" is immediately upon my radar of suspicious because so much of it comes with adware bundled inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelPUP Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted August 16, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2014 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougSlug Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted March 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasgandy Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hey Folks try the NEW VLC weatherwax 2.2.0 player with all it's new features/highlights etc. https://www.videolan.org/vlc/releases/2.2.0.html Always With Kind RegardsTasgandy"one is never too old to listen & learn" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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