Daemon Tools 4.10 comes with Spyware?

Dutch Guy · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:23

Is it true that if you deselect the 'Daemon Tools Search Bar' when installing you do not get Spyware/Adware or does it still install some spyware?

something daft already!! · 29 Aug 2007 at 10:58

Err on the side of caution and don't install it. I never do, it will prob track you in some way.

daven1986 · 29 Aug 2007 at 11:31

i did get an avast warning when i tried installing it, was a warning about adware or spyware. i had also deselected the search bar.

i just used alcohol 52% instead.

Dutch Guy · 29 Aug 2007 at 11:32

howiepoohs said:
Err on the side of caution and don't install it. I never do, it will prob track you in some way.

A good tip, but the program can do things other programs can't do.

riddlermarc · 29 Aug 2007 at 13:11

Dutch Guy said:
A good tip, but the program can do things other programs can't do.

He probably means fon't ins tall the toolbar - tbh I didn't think anyone ever did from these things. Hell knows what sort of carp you would be getting if you did!

daven1986 · 29 Aug 2007 at 13:32

avast wouldn't let me install it....

oh hang on, if i remember correctly it wouldn't actually let me download it....

ns400r · 29 Aug 2007 at 14:12

All is explained in plain text on the Daemon Tools download page.

DAEMON Tools is an advanced application for Microsoft Windows which provides THE best optical media emulation in the industry.
!! THIS VERSION SUPPORTS 32BIT OS (Microsoft Windows XP, Windows2003, Windows 2000, VISTA) ONLY !!
This version has an option to install client-side software applications (DAEMON Tools Searchbar and Save Now) that deliver a limited number of behaviorally targeted and contextually relevant coupons, ads and comparative shopping results directly to consumers desktops - without compromising the privacy, security or smooth functioning of peoples computers! No URL hijacking or redirects! In order to support FREE distribution of DAEMON Tools we highly encourage you at least to try out this optional software! (you can remove it anytime later when you wish: via Control Panel-> Add/Remove Programs)

Dutch Guy · 29 Aug 2007 at 14:25

ns400r said:
All is explained in plain text on the Daemon Tools download page.

I found some more info, it seems the Pro version has mandatory Adware while the Free version has an option of disabling it (strangely enough)

I guess I will have to cross my fingers when installing and hope for the best, I never trust them though and wouldn't be surprised if they did install some crap in the background.

Dave85 · 29 Aug 2007 at 19:54

just install the free version without the adaware it does near enough everything the paid for one does.