How to Avoid Junkware While Downloading Free Software?

As you know there are so many windows software available that comes with packaged junkware or bloatware, mainly the risk is associated with those toolbars and browser add-ons that automatically get installed when you install the software. Some of the junkware can be

easily uninstalled but sometimes they does changes to your system settings which can be a serious issue. So here is the solution for you on how to avoid downloading and installing junkware in your Windows PC while downloading free software.

Deceptive Banners and Buttons

More of the downloading website has Fake “Download Now” banners and buttons, these fake banners and buttons are very much similar to the original one that’s why many internet user’s falls into such tricks by clicking onto it. The situation gets worse when these fake buttons may trick you into installing different software other than the one which you actually need. Actually there is no complete way to find these fake download links, but you can easily see its link that it is actually pointing by moving the mouse over the banner button.

You can easily know the difference between the real advertisement URLs like “googleadservices”, “buysellads”, etc., and the fake download links which usually point to the same website you are in. so before clicking to download option check for the URLs and only click them if you are full sure that URL leads to the actual download.

Wrapping Installers and Junkware Bundles

Now days some software developers make money by packing junkware into their installers.  Be cautious before clicking to the “Next” option while installing software and don’t forget to hit the “Custom Installation” option whenever possible.

This is not enough because some free software download sites like Download.com and Sourceforge.net are covering the original installers with their junkware installers and redirecting user to install unwanted software that hijacks your Internet experience. So always try to avoid downloading software from these free downloading sites, as you can download it directly from the respective developer’s website.

Use spyhunter Removal Tool

If you are really caught into such situation or get infected with such junkware program, then you need to uninstall it as soon as possible using the “Add or Remove Programs” feature in Windows. If by doing this you are still unable to fix out this problem then you can use spyhunter Removal Tool, a free software to scan and remove any potentially unwanted or junk software.