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Discussions tagged with 'application safety' on WindowsForum.com focus on evaluating whether software flagged by antivirus tools is genuinely harmful or a false positive. In one example, a user installing Imgburn received a trojan alert from Outpost Security Suite for "Adware.OpenCandy!UQ/lkedzl9U." Despite low detection rates across multiple scanners and the user's long-term experience with the software on other computers, uncertainty remains because prominent AV brands also flagged it. The tag reflects the challenge of distinguishing real threats from false alarms when installing applications, especially with adware-like detections. Users seek community insight to make informed decisions about software safety without relying solely on automated alerts.
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    Imgburn False Positive?

    In the process installing Imgburn on my Think Centre, Outpost Security Suite popped a trojan alert squawking about "Adware.OpenCandy!UQ/lkedzl9U". Several website where I've checked on it showa a relatively low detection rate, something like 4 out of 48. While I understand that tends to point...
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    • adware adware risks antivirus application safety detection rate false positives imgburn malware outpost security paranoia privacy security security software software installation software reliability thinkcentre trojan user experience virus alert
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    • Forum: Windows Security
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