So, be careful, make sure to use a custom installation and make sure to uncheck all boxes for any of the extras it offers (and the OpenCandy installer will try to install different adware on different computers in many cases, depending on the OS, browser being used, what's already installed, etc.). IOW, the developer of FreeFileSync is trying to make money on his development time spent on refining the software by using an Adware installer by default.Īt least the OpenCandy installer gives you a way to "opt out" if you use a custom versus express installation (whereas not all installers do). That's becoming a common practice anymore with more and more software, with the developers including it (not just something that third party download sites are including by using their own custom installer). So, you'll have to use a Custom Installation, then make sure to uncheck the boxes for any extras offered to avoid any adware from being installed on your PC. The program author is the one using the OpenCandy adware installer, not something that was added by the sourceforge download site (which is one of the most respected sites around for hosting projects) Same answer as in the thread you started asking about the previous verson of FreeFilesync 6.6 here:
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