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  • 1.0 stars

    "Zero if Possible!"

    June 5, 2012  |   By observer1952

    Pros

    NONE. This is as bad as a virus.

    Cons

    Ran a Malwarebytes scan & it came up in 4 areas, as critical! It says it's quarantined and removed. I hope so. It is nothing but spyware and adware!

    Summary

    I was tired & a program said I needed this download. I always read the reviews. I broke my own rule & just downloaded. MY FAULT. I don't know why this hasn't been pulled by CNET by this time. I will be afraid to download here from now on. I am also disappointed in my virus protection...in a way. I am new to Windows 7 & it is constantly asking me if I should let something through. I looked and the application was from Windows, so I let it through.

    Something is WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE!

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