I installed the Win 10 Home Single Language from the downloaded iso. Was getting wierd error messages so updated Malwarebytes and ran a scan. It came up with about 15 trojans and worms which it got rid of. I thought this version of windows was supposed to have better security? I did disable UAC and Windows Defender because I got tired of all the popup messages.
Even formerly legitimate software outlets are now serving up malware. They get paid to offer software salted with malware, popups, etc. Cnet, etc. Even "freeware" authors are doing this. They get extra money for embedding the crapware in their programs. You have to beware, don't install things by default. Read every message carefully as you install even pre-virus scanned software. Don't be a goldfish in a shark tank.
Using both Windows Defender and the paid version of Malwarebytes will block a lot of this, but you still have to beware.
Last edited by Antilope; 16 Oct 2015 at 08:30.
One reason I like Ninite - Install or Update Multiple Apps at Once so much.
Best to avoid hosting sites like CNet & others. They have a habit of inserting PUP's into their programs via installers. I've posted this before, but have a look here to see how these unwanted programs try (& often do) find their way into your system.
Heres What Happens When You Install the Top 10 Download.com Apps
If you see a program you want on a site, try to find the home page of the company/author that issues the program. Note that this not always protects you from installing unwanted junk, but it reduces the risk of doing so, when compared with d/l ing from a host site.
I use this to automatically un-check hidden junk-ware :
Unchecky - Keeps your checkboxes clear
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love that program.
