Is download.cnet.com Safe?

A once trustworthy site is now a complete pit of snakes with an ever increasing number of programs infected with sneaky and difficult to remove adware, spyware, junk toolbars... One could go to reputable sites and get the exact same programs without the sleaze. Until they clean up their act AVOID CNET!!

Alert: my antivirus program told me, after I attempted to download a program (Youtube Downloader) (no viruses before this, for I ran a scan), that a virus had been planted and asked if I wanted it removed (duh), which I did. I had canceled the download part way through the download because they also wanted to download another program as well; PC Fix Speed. The reason I canceled was so I could research this additional program. I found out that this program, PC Fix Speed, goes by another name, also, My Clean PC (as well as many other names). My Clean PC is being investigated for illegal activities. Besides this company is notoriously known for computer viruses. Many people has complained about their experience with this company. Besides Youtube Downloader giving me a virus, any company associated with this company (My Clean PC) is not trustworthy. What gets me is that you give it a high rating and a dark green light (circle). Best you get your rating checked out and see who stand for; corrupt, illegal companies, or people who use your service. Thank you, Mr. R. Miller

My IT dept. at work blacklisted this website I now know why. An application given 5 stars by a staff member installed Malware on my computer, hijacked my browser, left hidden processes after claiming to be uninstalled etc. To be clear I de-selected permission for a toolbar to be installed. Hours of Anti-Virus scans removed the worst offending files but I had to re-install Windows as "protected" system files had been altered. I left a simple Malware warning on CNET and reported the App. My comment was deleted, as were others with similar experiences!