![]() Of course, a typical user that downloads and installs it is probably not going to notice that it's including adware by default until after they start seeing the symptoms, much less dig through the product's FAQs before installing it and paying any attention to the sections about it using OpenCandy. The developer could have set it up as an "opt in" versus "opt out" installer, as OpenCandy allows the developer control over that part.īut, in the case of FreeFilSync (when I've tested it's installer in the past), it's setup to use an "opt out" versus "opt in" setup (meaning you can end up with an adware infested machine if you're not very careful to use a Custom Installation and uncheck the boxes for any extras).ĭevelopers like to think using OpenCandy is OK, and it looks like the FreeFileSync developer goes to great lengths to try and justify it's use in the product's FAQ. with a lot of the adware that can be installed. In November 2018 Norton wrongly considered FreeFileSync installer as a malware and blocked its installation. ![]() Since the release of version 10.0 in April 2018, the software is ad-free. Tell users that have their browsers hijjacked that, especially when they get modified search results with links to products being promoted, popups, etc. Earlier versions were packaged with OpenCandy, an adware module which many antivirus software vendors classify as malware. Of course, OenCandy "sugar coats" it, making it sound like they re offering you great products, etc. ![]() The developer of FreeFileSync has been using an OpenCandy based installer since before that post was made, and it installs "extras" (usually some form of browser hijacker with adware) by default unless you are *very* careful to use a Custom Installation and uncheck the boxes beside the "offers" being made. See posts about it in this thread from June 2014
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