What is softonic used for?

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durup1928 Posted messages 806 Status Member -
jacklyn - 11 Apr 2017 at 20:10

Hello, what is the purpose of the Softonic software? Is it really necessary for the proper functioning of certain programs? Thank you for giving me your opinion. Best regards.

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dsy73 Posted messages 9003 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 2 547

No, don't install it, it's unnecessary. In fact, I advise against downloading from the Softronic site.
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1. durup1928
  
  Hello, thank you for taking the time to reply. One clarification: Softonic is already on my PC and I must admit I don’t know how it got there. However, I would like to know BEFORE uninstalling it, what its role is and what issues could arise if I uninstall it? Thank you in advance for giving me your opinion. Best regards.
  
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2. dsy73 Posted messages 9003 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention 2 547
  
  Softronic collects information about you; it's spyware, a spy software.
  
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Tibor

I had serious problems with Softonic because it was the only one offering the software I was looking for. It was a disaster! Not only did it never download the requested software, but it also loaded others with all the viruses you can imagine. It took control of my homepage with no way out. I had to restore my system. Avoid this site at all costs — it's a hacker trap! It should be kicked off the Net!
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1. Dash
  
  me too
  
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Anonymous user

Hello

http://www.commentcamarche.net/sites/reviews/softonic.fr

the reviews are very interesting ^^
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1. arion320 Posted messages 219 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 22
  
  Thank you but ... Dead link.
  
  Have a nice day.
  
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2. AZERTYYYYX
  
  Arion320 > message date August 31, 2010 at 11:05
  
  So it's somewhat normal for the link to be dead.
  
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damchag Posted messages 1105 Status Member 20

I wanted to download Office 2010 from the Windows 8.1 store and I was redirected directly to this site that I had always avoided. Anyway, the download started. Once it's finished, I'll get rid of Softonic and then we'll see.
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1. alexis 70400
  
  Did your manipulation succeed? If so, how did you uninstall Softonic?
  
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  1. damchag > alexis 70400
    
    I'm not home. I'll be back tomorrow and will keep you updated.
    
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  2. damchag Posted messages 1105 Status Member 20 > alexis 70400
    
    I'll be back tomorrow, I'll keep you posted.
    
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2. damchag Posted messages 1105 Status Member 20
  
  Good evening
  I couldn't install it, I'm being asked for a key. Normal but brief.
  However, for Softonic, there's no need to uninstall it, I don't have it on the computer.
  
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Anonyme

I say this: NEVER go to this site. Never!
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1. mustang
  
  Is Softonic paid?
  
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2. rcxir
  
  Softonic is not a virus, well... if it is by force of circumstances, just like Mediafire, because many people upload pirated files due to a lack of control.
  
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What is softonic used for?

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