L.S. Today I got a message-screen that invited me to update my Apache_OpenOffice software. I was directed to a site where I could download the new version, either OpenOffice 4.0.1 or OpenOffice 4.1.0 Beta. I did not check the site's name and address where I have been directed to. I chose for the 4.0.1 version. The result was a downloaded file named Apache_OpenOffice_4.0.1_Win_x86_install_nl (source: sourceforge.net, size 136.460 kB) which I have run.
Just below the button for starting the download process there was a message to invite me to download and use RegClean, in order to improve my computer's performance. I did that, resulting in a download of a file named rcpsetupmarm_marm454012189nl from systweak.com, which I executed. I am afraid that was not such a good idea, in fact I thought I could trust that tool because it seemed to be promoted by your project. After installing and running that RegClean, I got a message that hundreds of errors where detected, and I decided to not let that program fix these, and removed the RegClean program. But after that now I get several alerts from my Security Suit (from Norman), that Trojan horses are detected. As far as possible I asked Norman to remove them, but some could only be quarantained. Now, checking my Apache OpenOffice software for version, I see that it says the version is 4.0.0 (so not 4.0.1, which I would have expected to be installed). Going to your site https://www.openoffice.org/download/index.html, if I choose for "Download Apache OpenOffice 4.0.1" I see I redirected to http://sourceforge.net/projects/openofficeorg.mirror/files/4.0.1/binaries/nl/Apache_OpenOffice_4.0.1_Win_x86_install_nl.exe/download, downloading and saving seems to give the same file Apache_OpenOffice_4.0.1_Win_x86_install_nl (source: sourceforge.net, size 136.460 kB). After running this setup again, the button I previously had attached to the Windows toolbar has disappeared, and starting OpenOffice again I now see that it is version 4.0.1. I don't know what, of the thing I reported here, seems to be OK and what not. But, if it seems to be OK, I am still not happy with the advertisment for RegClean. And also the redirection from your site to a site called "sourceforge.net" to getting downloads is a move I don't like very much. I would like to know what you think of all this, and if I should restart my PC from the factory settings, thus removing everything, an action I would not like very much. Regards, Lex Abels
