There are a lot of Freeware for years not change to Shareware!
For strict security measures against this kind of software, I suggest to block it to access the Web.
For updates, you get them manually.
Simple idea that I practice long ago.
It's your choice.
Last edited by ridakash; 09 Mar 2010 at 10:43.
What kind of software are you referring to?
What is the difference between freeware and shareware? What are the dangers?
Thanks for posting, anyway.
hi !
"There are a lot of Freeware for years not spent in Shareware!"
what do you mean ?
what´s wrong with freeware ?
why block internet connection ?
i think he means that there are a lot of freeware programs and there's no need to spend money on shareware :P but seriously .. wuttt?! :P
here......What Are Shareware, Trial Software, and Freeware? | CoffeeCup Software
and
Shareware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
to be read at leisure
Some Freeware are suspicious like Unlocker for exemple..
We don't know if they have connection with theire websites to communicate informations about users...
Excuse me for my bad english ..
I know Zone Alarm has the ability to check or uncheck each program's access to the net.... I dont know what other programs are available for this.
you can setup rules in windows firewall but ya .. i remember ZA was quite simple to use. comodo too has the function.
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