Originally Posted By: Rick in PA
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: Rick in PA
I just went to update YouTube Downloader and it looks like they insist on loading a bunch of stuff you don't want to get the downloader.
You can just press the "Decline" button to skip the junk stuff during installation.
Thanks for all the replies.
I didn't realize it would still install even if you hit "decline", so I bailed before hitting "decline".
Now I understand.
This is very common (downloading stuff even if you say no). I've never had problems with "extras" being downloaded when downloading Firefox add-ons and extensions. QuickTime, Real Player, Adobe Reader (if not already installed on your PC) are pretty good also. Sometimes you may see a box to download Chrome or the Ask toolbar, but if you say no they don't get downloaded.
Here's a suggestion. Before downloading any software do an extensive Google Search on the software. Chances are if they are downloading other stuff, changing your default browser, or other hi-jinks without your knowledge, or even if you say no, there will be several hits with people complaining about this.