More about Adware
Posted: 08.05.2014 17:04:16
Hi,
I am unclear about the adware Dexpot ships with.
The messages on the 'net feel a bit alarming to me:
http://download.cnet.com/Dexpot/9241-23 ... D=10922154
http://www.calendarofupdates.com/update ... ntry105170
https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/dexp ... t-68802081
They seem a bit old though. What's the status on that?
I am unclear about the adware Dexpot ships with.
The messages on the 'net feel a bit alarming to me:
http://download.cnet.com/Dexpot/9241-23 ... D=10922154
"All benefits are undone by coupling with malware"
The version I downloaded (vie dexpot's own site, dexpot.de) came bundled with conduit "Search hijacker" - a giant PITA to remove, and you have to remove it from ALL browsers that you use.
http://www.calendarofupdates.com/update ... ntry105170
It comes now with Uniblue RegistryBooster included (not prechecked) which promises to clean your PC from bloatware :rotf:
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do note: it is also powered by OpenCandy http://www.mywot.com...d/opencandy.com
https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/dexp ... t-68802081
The Desktop Clock software came "bundled" with the nearly-impossible-to-remove Conduit and MyFreeGames- toolbar malware.
Very disappointing: the wallpaper clock is such a well executed idea. "
They seem a bit old though. What's the status on that?