How else are free software providers going to make a profit? I installed this and clicked decline at that point and the installation continued without the options.
IOBIT MALWARE FIGHTER 7 BETA INSTALL
I think that to condemn a programme on the basis that it tries to get you to install (harmless) additional items is rather like saying “I don’t want software to be free”. IObit signaled its unethical tendencies early on in the piece and all I can say is… a leopard seldom changes its spots. How many less attentive or less savvy users might just go ahead and click the “Accept and Install” button? My guess would be plenty. The buttons at the bottom of the window appear to only allow either to proceed with installation, including bundling and all, or “Decline” and cancel installation altogether. Note the absence of clear opt-in or opt-out options.
In a program described as being ‘anti-mlaware’, this type of behavior must surely be the epitome of antithesis. Why? Because IObit Malware Fighter wants to change the default home page and search engine, and comes bundled with a variety of PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Now, with the release of Malware Fighter, I believe my stance has been vindicated. I must admit, at times I have been tempted to lift that self-imposed ban, mostly due to the popularity of IObit’s products among its users, especially Advanced System Care. Following that revelation I decided to no longer support or recommend IObit products, and never have since. To the best of my knowledge, that serious ethical infraction has never been refuted or disproved.
However, this is one I recommend staying well away from.įor those who may be unaware IObit is the Chinese software company accused of stealing intellectual property from Malwarebytes some time back. Free tools of this type which also include real time protection are a rarity so I suspect it may attract a good deal of interest, especially among more security conscious users. The prolific software company IObit has recently released an anti-malware freeware called ‘IObit Malware Fighter 2’ which, it claims, includes real time protection. We let you know about the good software here at DCT, but we also warn about the not so good.
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