Update: CNET TechTracker and adware detection...

by cnet.aaron CNET staff - 3/9/11 11:15 AM

In Reply to: CNET TechTracker and adware detection... by cnet.aaron CNET staff

Hello TechTracker Users!

I just wanted to post an update to this issue that was raised recently here in the forums. As I stated previously, we have worked with OpenCandy to address the issue of our installer being flagged as adware by some security software. We have also updated our installer so this will no longer occur. The OpenCandy component in the installer should no longer trigger adware warnings.

If you're interested in reading additional information about what happened and how the issue was resolved, you can read OpenCandy's post about it here: http://www.opencandy.com/2011/03/04/the-story-behind-the-opencandy-and-microsoft-adware-debacle/

We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Thanks for your patience as we resolved the issue, and your continued use of CNET TechTracker.

- CNET TechTracker Support