Avoid Bad, Dangerous, and Unnecessary Software & Toolbars

Some software can be unwittingly installed by users while installing other, free applications. Free software distributors earn revenue by leading their users to install additional applications during the installation process.
•Adobe, for instance, usually asks users of free versions of Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash to install an application from anti-virus application maker McAfee.
•The open source application Axcrypt (http://axantum.com) that comes with OpenCandy bloatware, is one example.