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The forum thread discusses optimal sources for downloading software after setting up a new PC, with participants recommending official websites, trusted download aggregators like FileHippo, Ninite, MajorGeeks, and SnapFiles. Several users emphasize avoiding third-party sites that often include unnecessary add-ons and warn about potential security risks. Overall, the consensus favors obtaining software directly from official or reputable sources to ensure safety and integrity.
The forum thread discusses optimal sources for downloading software after setting up a new PC, with participants recommending official websites, trusted download aggregators like FileHippo, Ninite, MajorGeeks, and SnapFiles. Several users emphasize avoiding third-party sites that often include unnecessary add-ons and warn about potential security risks. Overall, the consensus favors obtaining software directly from official or reputable sources to ensure safety and integrity.
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Many of the download sites are cluttered with "extras" which you can usually avoid by selecting a custom install and rejecting all the add-on junk so I always try to obtain direct from the software originator where possible.
davidhk129
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General rule of thumb is...... go to the manufacture's own website for downloading its products.
Example : I recently install the win 8.1 prop preview into my VMware Player.
I needed to install Malwarebytes ( I don't trust Windows Defender too much ).
I went to Malwarebytes website for download although it is also available in CNET which is well known and reputable by its own rights.
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Andrew Smith
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http://alternativeto.net is good source for quality software for me, it has direct links to every publisher website.
