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19. Just a quick note on download sites
Thu Aug 22, 2013, 10:59 AM
Aug 2013

Majorgeeks.com does not add anything to its downloads and actually tests the software it hosts to make sure it is effective. If you ever need free/shareware software just type the name of the software and majorgeeks into google to check if they offer it. I just got some crapware from DVDshrink from the "official" site but had no problem when getting the installer from MG. MG usually gives a warning in red at the bottom of the software description page warning if a toolbar is included with the software as a way for the manufacturer to defray costs. I'm fairly sure they insist that any software which they host that includes such toolbars must have an opt out during installation.

Take a look at this downoad page for the very good CD/DVD burning software Imgburn. At the bottom of the page there is a line for Limitations: which warns you about added software. MG doesn't add it but lets you know you should pay attention to all screens during install to avoid anything you don't want. http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/imgburn.html

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