You can trust us. LOL.

Major Attitude · Nov 3, 2008

Download.com Adware & Spyware Notice
When it comes to fighting unwanted adware and spyware, CNET Download.com has always been in your corner.
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I knew it was going downhill from here, this line was hilarious. I almost spit my coffee on this one.

During the past few years, we've brought you the best tools and tips in our Spyware Center, and we've maintained strict policies surrounding adware found in our download library. But in the first quarter of 2005, we launched a zero-tolerance policy toward all bundled adware.
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Good times, better late then never.

Although you may come across software from other sites on the Internet that contain adware or spyware, you can feel safe knowing that Download.com has tested software products included in our CNET Download.com listings. These types of applications usually serve advertisements via browser pop-ups, or record your Web surfing and computer usage habits. For more information on adware and spyware, as well as recommendations on how to remove them, visit our Spyware Center.

Trusted, safe, & secure?
That means every time you download software from Download.com, you can trust that we've tested it and found it to be adware-free. We have also removed all existing products on Download.com that we've identified as containing adware. This has eliminated nearly 600 products from our library.
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Awesome, so basically you had 600 programs, with millions of downloads, infecting people. Glad your in our corner.

All new file submissions are scanned to ensure compliance with CNET's Adware and Spyware policy. When it is determined that an Adware or Spyware component is present, that application is declined for listing in our download library. Scanning software applications currently include, but are not limited to; Microsoft AntiSpyware, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Lavasoft Ad-Aware and PC Tools - Spyware Doctor. For more information on these applications, please contact the companies directly.
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So, a handful of your tools are not very effective (Ad-Aware and Microsoft Antispyware) and your not using the most current programs that work best? Im sure you can update this around 2009 when you catch up.

Why are we taking this extra step?
In your letters, user reviews, and polls, you told us bundled adware was unacceptable--no matter how harmless it might be. We want you to know what you're getting when you download from CNET Download.com, and no other download site can promise that.
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Now, thats funny. So, people actually had to tell you they dont like bundled software, malware and trojans? Your right, not too many other sites can promise that. Of course, this is a blatant lie. Majorgeeks was doing this when we were Tweakfiles. We told you Tweakfiles concept was a good idea when you bought that website as a package deal and you ignored us. Told ya so.

Can we guarantee you'll never get adware or spyware on your computer?
Unfortunately, no. Despite our vigilance, we can't guarantee that our library is 100% adware-free. If you find a program on Download.com that contains adware, please let us know and we will investigate your claim and take action as appropriate. For that reason, we strongly encourage--no, make that beg--you to take extra steps to keep your computer free of all unwanted adware and spyware. Download and install a reputable antispyware scanner today. For a list of the ones we recommend, please visit our Spyware Center.
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Thought you would like to see the spin. Ive worked for them. If you want to see a bunch of people who could care less, get a job their sometime.

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sikvik · Nov 3, 2008

Laughing out load with Ya, MA.
Remember d'loading bonzzie buddy etc, etc and more etc and what not, yrs and yrs and yrs ago - and learning a lesson the hard way :-D

BILLMCC66 · Nov 4, 2008

I have not used the site but i believe every word http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/431/0002006e3690461eo4.gif

chaimjm · Nov 4, 2008

http://bestsmileys.com/lol/19.gif We know our problems and have the solutions.

chaslang · Nov 4, 2008

Microsoft AntiSpyware was discontinued and replace long ago with Windows Defender so they are quite out of touch if still using MS AntiSpyware.

BILLMCC66 · Nov 4, 2008

I only trust MGs for downloads and i have 1 P2P site that i use but with care.

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