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10. Prevent Bytefence and other hidden programs with Unchecky

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Bundling is a highly discussed software marketing method. Despite the fact that this distribution technique has been widely used by developers of potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)[1], e.g. adware or browser hijackers, it’s still a legitimate strategy. Even well-known companies are using it, no matter that they often risk to damage their reputation.

Not long ago, security software developer Bytefence[2] was reported for spreading their products together with programs like Any Video Converter and Clip Grab. After installing any of these programs, people complained that they found this tool scanning their computer, changing browser’s homepage and promoting this program in other ways.

No matter that this program was approved to be legitimate, many computer users believed that Bytefence cannot be a reliable tool because it appeared on their computers out of nowhere. Thus, this questionable marketing method might give opposite results than publishers expect.

Legitimate programs that users download unintentionally can be removed without any problems. However, infiltration of PUPs or even malware might require spending hours terminating potentially dangerous or malicious components. Thus, it's better to avoid it; and Unchecky tool offers to help you.



https://www.2-spyware.com/prevent-bytefence-and-other-hidden-programs-with-unchecky

https://unchecky.com/