Universal Viewer 5.6.2 User Reviews
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"BEWARE OF JUNK IT TRIES TO INSTALL"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.7
Pros
It works. Handy viewer
Cons
I have never seen so much extra junk it wants you to install.
Summary
Handy to have. Be careful to click DECLINE on all the other "offers"
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"dont waste your time!"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.6.2
Pros
it would not install because i DECLINED all the gimmick junk options.
Cons
it will not install unless you accept at least one of the scam-option annoyance "let me sell you something!" options.
Summary
it's nothing but a junk-ware installer hook
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"Tools in the Toolbox"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
This utility is light weight on system resources,
Never crashes when some action doesn't workout
A plethora of plug-ins and application settingsCons
A plethora of plug-ins and application settings
Summary
I use this file utility all the time, Its elegant yet robust. If a file format comes long that doesn't work out of the box, a few settings changes and viola in about 90% of the cases. If at first you don't get it, do not uninstall play with it and get to know it, it will serve you well.
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"Almost Universal Viewer"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Opens lots of different formats.
Cons
Had some it couldn't figure out. Listed as free, but I get a 15day expired sometimes.
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"Useful viewer, but installs search tool."
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Viewed most of the formats I tried, except DOCX, but I understand that there's an add-on for that and other formats.
Cons
Installs "Search Settings.exe" and wants to change your search engine.
Summary
It's helpful, but I don't think I'd install it if I knew about the search issues.
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"It Changed My Home Page"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.5.2
Pros
Excellent in viewing different file formats in an easy, clean interface. Able to customize the window to my liking
Cons
I must have missed the decline button, but it changed all my home pages in IE, Firefox and Chrome and added a toolbar to IE & FF. Be careful with your install.
Summary
Good program BUT I did not care for the "Extra" install.
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"Works well"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.4.8
Pros
Does what it promises.
Cons
Not much to not like
Summary
good software
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"Filled an obvious need"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
A simple to use utility, very versatile, "Trusteer" protection software gave a clean bill of health.
Cons
Not yet found any.
Summary
At almost 84, a retired technical support manager, who has tested software from pre CPM & DOS days, I always have a cluttered computer.This simple utility has allowed me to view old files created with long-lost programs:
I tested it on a Winchester Hard drive, unused for a decade. -
"Best all-round viewer ever!"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
Best all-round viewer ever! It does everything from image formats to cryptic text documents
Cons
Nothing! Nothing! Nothing!
Summary
If you don;t have it - you need it! Honestly!
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"seems vto work as advertised"
Version: Universal Viewer 5.3.1
Pros
easy to use
Cons
not many I could find
Summary
Does what was expected
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