Does this new program run automatically in the background or do you need to run it periodically before you go to install the software
Best, Alan > On Feb 17, 2015, at 08:37, Gerald Levy <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Well, I just downloaded CCleaner from the JAWS Users programs page and went > through all the steps until I reached the Install page just to see whether > Unchecky really works. This time, instead of being checked by default, the > box for installing Google Chrome was now unchecked by default, so it looks > like Unchecky works, and from now on, I will never have to worry about > inadvertently installing Chrome or any other unwanted program because of > those nasty surreptitious check boxes. > > Gerald > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ferrin" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 8:02 AM > Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From > JAWSUsersPrograms Page > > >> I might post unchecky if I can figure out if it is free for me to do so. It >> has a license agreement that is longer than the deed to my house, marriage >> license and income tax forms all put together. >> >> If you think I am exaggerating folks take a look at it for yourselves. >> >> David Ferrin >> A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from >> a simpler system that worked perfectly. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:[email protected]] On >> Behalf Of Gerald Levy >> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:45 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS >> UsersPrograms Page >> >> >> Well, you're correct. I located the check box for installing Google Chrome >> on the Install page of the downloader by using the JAWS cursor. But >> clicking on this check box with the left mouse button gives no indication of >> whether the box is checked or unchecked, so if you are not careful,you may >> wind up re-checking this box by accident . In any case, I installed >> Unchecky so that this check box will automatically be unchecked the next >> time I update CCleaner. Perhaps this useful little utility should be added >> to the JAWS Users programs page, which,by the way, now has a warning >> accompanying the CCleaner download link to be careful about inadvertently >> installing unwanted programs. >> >> Gerald >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Mike B." <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 7:39 PM >> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS >> UsersPrograms Page >> >> >>> Hi Gerald, >>> >>> Normally you'll find the Google / Google Chrome checkboxes while >>> you're on the Install button. When you're on the Install button, >>> route the Jaws cursor to the PC cursor, press the page-up key to go to >>> the top of the page, & arrow down 1 line at a time. You'll need to >>> uncheck the checkboxes with Numpad slach or left mouse button. Also >>> there is a little program called Unchecky that will stop this as well. >>> Info is below: >>> >>> From: Carlos >>> Anyone who is concerned about unintentionally installing promotional >>> software may be interested in trying Unchecky. >>> >>> http://unchecky.com/ >>> >>> It runs in the background as a service and monitors for recognized >>> installers. It then automatically unchecks any checkboxes related to >>> installing toolbars, browsers, and similar unwanted products. I have >>> not thoroughly tested the program and it is not guaranteed to catch >>> everything, but there have already been several updates since the >>> initial release so I'm sure it's detection rate will improve. >>> >>> I've used this program for quite awhile now & it works great! >>> HTH >>> Take care. >>> Mike >>> This email was sent from my, iBarstool. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Gerald Levy >>> To: [email protected] >>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 4:01 PM >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS >>> Users Programs Page >>> >>> >>> >>> That's the problem. I could not find any check box for installing >>> Google Chrome anywhere on the downloader interface, and I checked each >>> page carefully with the JAWS cursor. I wound up removing it using >>> Revo Uninstaller. If anyone else can find the elusive check box for >>> installing Chrome, please let me knoe how to locate it so that I do >>> not get screwed over again the next time I install a new version of >> CCleaner. >>> >>> Gerald >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Dialup @ 56k" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 5:58 PM >>> Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Warning About Downloading CCleaner From JAWS >>> Users Programs Page >>> >>> >>>> Gerald, >>>> Unfortunately that's quite normal with 'modern' software installers. >>>> It's either Ask or Chrome or a few similar bun unnecessary, but you >>>> have the option to uncheck the install box during setup, IF of course >>>> you can find it. >>>> So now you can use C Cleaner to un install chrome. >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> *** >>>> >>>>> On 17-Feb-15 9:41 AM, Gerald Levy wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I just downloaded the latest version of CCleaner, version 5.0.2, >>>>> from the JAWS Users programs page, and received a very nasty >>>>> surprise. In addition to installing CCleaner, Google Chrome was >>>>> also installed, much to my chagrin. Using the JAWS cursor to >>>>> examine the installation options in the user interface, I did not >>>>> come across any check box or other means of preventing Google Chrome >>>>> from being installed along with CCleaner. I do not remember having >>>>> this problem in the past, so it looks like Puriform is now forcing >>>>> Chrome down your throat whether you want it or not. Chrome is still >>>>> not especially JAWS accessible, and removing it is a real pain. >>>>> Therefore, I suggest that a warning be added to the CCleaner >>>>> download link that downloading and installing CCleaner will also >>>>> result in the installation of Google Chrome, which is nothing but >>>>> unwanted crapware for most JAWS users. >>>>> >>>>> Gerald >>>>> >>>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>>> >>>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> >>> >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >>> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >>> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ >> >> >> For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >> http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
