Freeware... is it safe and worth the add-ons?

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  1. slurp812
    Posts : 66
    windows seven
       New #11

    sfeg said:
    Is there any such thing as truly free software? Do you all know if the following "free" programs come with spyware or add-ons which can slow down my computer:

    • CCleaner (for clearing Temp files and websurfing Cache)
    • ImgBurn (for burning DVDs and Image files)
    • BurnAwareFree


    Any thoughts on these or suggestions for paid alternatives (Roxio, Nero)? Thanks!
    I use:

    Audacity
    Open Office
    Firefox
    Google Chrome
    The Gimp
    Nmap
    Oracle VituralBox
    Picasa3
    Taragen
    Trucrypt
    WinDirStat
    XNView

    All free/opensource programs that do not have any spyware/malware associated with the,
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  3. Infinite
    Posts : 960
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 - 64 Bit
       New #12

    CCleaner and IMGBurn are safe. I am unaware of BurnAwareFree though. Just make sure you download from a safe site (unlike CNET for example) and infact filehippo, sourcefourge, or softpedia and you untick all the toolbar addons like others have mentioned.

    These may help you make a multi-ISO:
    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

    YUMI - Multiboot USB Creator (Windows) | USB Pen Drive Linux
    How To Boot Multiple ISO from USB using Multiboot USB Menu
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