Hi, What Dave says is true. We have seen some file repository sites wrap Window-eyes for Office in their junk ware installer. I always tell people not to google Window-eyes for office but to go directly to windoweyesforoffice.com to download the product as we have control of those files.
Window-Eyes Product Support Ai Squared 725 Airport North Office Park Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (802) 362-3612 www.aisquared.com -----Original Message----- From: Talk [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Goldfield via Talk Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 10:24 PM To: [email protected]; Window-Eyes Discussion List <[email protected]> Subject: Re: file hippo alternatives that are free that will work with WE. Sue, I have not used FileHippo but I believe it's a repository or collection of various computer programs. If that's what it is I want to warn you about being cautious when using sites like this. From what I'm reading, many of these file collections are now bundling extra software in the installers which, while not technically a virus, is often considered malware as it can add toolbars and other unwanted items to your browser. When I want to get an update for a particular program, I try and go to the Web site of the developer of the software and download directly from that site. As an example, if I want to download a demo copy of Window-Eyes onto a computer I'd make sure that I download it from AISquared's official Web site, even if a site like Download.com or FileHippo.com claims that they have a demo of the latest version. Even while doing that, some developers (not AI Squared) can add this sort of unwanted software in their installers. I'm not saying you shouldn't do this or that you shouldn't download from file repositories but please be cautious. Personally, I'd avoid those sites like the plague. Here's a link to a HowtoGeek article talking about the top file repositories and how they try to force malware on you, including FileHippo. Some of the language contained in this article is a bit crass and it's not how I'd choose to write this piece but the information is still valuable. http://www.howtogeek.com/207692/yes-every-freeware-download-site-is-serving-crapware-heres-the-proof/?PageSpeed=noscript David Goldfield, Assistive Technology Specialist Feel free to visit my Web site www.davidgoldfield.info On 7/13/2015 10:08 PM, Sue J Ward via Talk wrote: > Hello. Since 2010 have been using file hippo once it was really good > but lately it has been so-so: was wondering has anyone found an > alternative that have been using to keep their software up to date and > is easy to use that will work with window eyes? > ____________________________________________________________ > Want to place your ad here? > Advertise on United Online > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/55a46f1266076f116ee1st02vuc > _______________________________________________ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the > author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/david.goldfield%40outlook.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/cgrabowski%40aisquared.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com _______________________________________________ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
