On 1/28/2019 10:07 PM, Lee wrote: > On 1/28/19, David E. Ross <nobody@nowhere.invalid> wrote: >> On 1/27/2019 5:22 PM, DoctorBill wrote: >>> David E. Ross wrote: >>>> On 1/27/2019 5:00 PM, DoctorBill wrote: >>>>> DoctorBill wrote: >>>>>> I have, in my "Tools" on the top menu bar, a "Complete YouTube Saver" >>>>>> selection. I can get a rather complex "Menu" with Eight (8) Tabs. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have no idea HOW to use this - I don't even remember downloading >>>>>> this "tool" ! Any links to it say it is Kaput, Gone, Outdated, Fini >>>>>> ! >>>>>> >>>>>> Is it NOW illegal to copy YouTube Videos to your hard drive ? >>>>>> >>>>>> I remember some old Copying Programs (like KeepVid - which I had used >>>>>> long ago) to >>>>>> save videos (machining, reloading, shooting, camera repair, etc, etc.) >>>>>> which I used. >>>>>> I have the videos on my hard drive. >>>>>> >>>>>> Long story short - can I STILL do that ? Everything is changing so >>>>>> fast ! >>>>>> >>>>>> DoctorBill >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Once again, I jumped the Gun ! >>>>> Went to CNET.com and found a Butt Load of YouTube Downloaders.... >>>>> >>>>> Ah well....Guess I'll try one. >>>>> Any help, however, would be appreciated - if you have the patience ! >>>>> >>>>> All I wanted to do is download some Fleetwood Mac Videos ! >>>>> >>>>> DoctorBill >>>>> >>>> >>>> I use the stand-alone ClipGrab from <https://clipgrab.org/>. >>>> >>> >>> I downloaded it, then went to Google looking for a instructions for it. >>> found this ! >>> "Clipgrab virus is a browser hijacker that urges users to buy products >>> or services from sponsors ". >>> >>> Have not Installed ClipGrab yet - can you tell me what the above Virus >>> thing is all about ? >>> >>> DoctorBill >>> >> >> What you found might have been true some time ago. However, I have not >> seen this since I started using ClipGrab last October. >> >> I looked at what Wikipedia said about this, that there were two >> versions. The adware version was obtained through the primary, green >> download button; and the non-adware version was obtained through the >> link lower on the Web page. I just downloaded ClipGrab 3.8.0 from both >> links, and the two have the same SHA1 hash. Furthermore, Wikipedia has >> a reference to OpenCandy as the adware culprit. However, searches of my >> Windows registry, my file system, and the install logs that I generated >> when installing and updating ClipGrab show NONE of the items associated >> with OpenCandy. >> >> Finally, before I install or update any software, I scan the installer >> with AVG Anti-Virus, Malwarebytes, and Microsoft Security Essentials, >> all of which I keep current. Wikipedia indicated that OpenCandy is >> "classified as malware by many anti-virus vendors." None of those three >> scans indicated any virus or other malware in ClipGrab. The Wikipedia >> article on OpenCandy lists a number of applications that cause OpenCandy >> to be installed, but ClipGrab is NOT on that list. > > Take a look at https://clipgrab.org/legal > The ClipGrab installer for Windows uses technology provided by > installCore, Inc. This software transmits anonymized data in order to > show additonal software installation offers. > > So pay real close attention to what you're agreeing to when installing > this thing. > > And then check the installCore privacy policy link - they collect a > lot of data during the install > > Regards, > Lee >
However, that appears only to affect installation. When I install a new or updated application, I download the installer file, scan it for malware using three different anti-malware applications, and then disconnect from the Internet before installing. None of my anti-malware application detect anything negative about the ClipGran installer file. I have not received any spam suggesting I obtain other applications. -- David E. Ross Trump again proves he is a major source of fake news. He wants to cut off disaster funds to repair the damage caused by the Woolsey Fire in southern California because he claims the state fails to manage its forests properly. The Woolsey Fire was NOT a forest fire. Starting in an industrial tract, it did not burn through any forests. See <http://www.rossde.com/fire.html>. _______________________________________________ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
