📎 AI Summary:
The thread revolves around the benefits of performing a factory reset and clean installing Windows to remove unwanted software and PUPs, with the original poster sharing a preferred website (FileHippo) for safe freeware downloads free from PUPs. A second user advises posting tutorials in the designated tutorial section, to which the original poster acknowledges and thanks them, expressing willingness to have the staff move their post accordingly. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of safe software practices and proper forum posting etiquette.

holdum333

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Hi! it's always good a feeling to restore to factory and have a clean install of your OS. Yes you will probably have a ton of updates and Apps to restore after factory restore, but a clean install makes you feel good, knowing your PC is free of all the BS that's accumulated on your rig. PUP's are getting to be a real PITA when you reinstall your freeware after a clean install. It's all about $$$$. I use to use CNET, but they have given in to PUP's, so I no longer use them for freeware installs.
Here's my choice. You won't find any PUP's on this site
PS I never know where to post my threads, so please move this to appropriate section on the forum.
I hope this site helps with your freeware. If the freeware is any good, filehippo will have it! and no PUP's! will be installed on your PC
FileHippo.com - Download Free Software
 

Neemobeer

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If you're posting a How-To. Post them in the Tutorial section.