+Warwagon MVC Posted July 17, 2014 MVC Share Posted July 17, 2014 What is the FileHippo Download Manager? The FileHippo Download Manager delivers software straight from our supercharged servers to your computer. The Download Manager allows us to use multiple network connections at the same time to guarantee you the fastest, safest delivery possible. During this process, the Download Manager may offer you other free applications provided by our carefully chosen partners. These offers are completely optional and you are not required to install any additional applications to receive the software you selected. What happens when I run the FileHippo Download Manager? After launching the FileHippo Download Manager from your Downloads folder, just double click on the file that will be clearly named and then follow the instructions. The Download Manager may show offers for other free applications and you get to choose whether you accept these or not. No offers are ever automatically installed without your acceptance. If you choose to pause/cancel the download, the Download Manager will place a shortcut on your desktop so you can resume this at a later time. What happens when I accept an offer? When you accept an offer, the application will be downloaded and installed on your computer. Please note that we screen all application offers to ensure they are safe and can be uninstalled easily. What information does the Download Manager collect? The FileHippo Download Manager does not collect personally identifiable information and adheres to the FileHippo Privacy Policy which you can see here. Do I have to use the installer? No. All FileHippo Installer Enabled products have a Direct Download Link that you can use instead of the Installer. http://www.filehippo.com/de/filehippo_download_manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LogicalApex MVC Posted July 17, 2014 MVC Share Posted July 17, 2014 Welcome to the new order... Where simple downloads of trusted apps from previously trustworthy sources are now laced with another layer of junk. Why can't companies just serve their own downloads directly and not outsource it to these sites who have no where to turn for a revenue stream? Thanks for the heads up. Davo 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Norris Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Ugh. Guess it was inevitable.. I'll keep using 'em though as long as the direct links stay, handy timesaver. After that though, buh-bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPreston Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Check your av guys many vendors are finally starting to take this junk seriously eset has "enable detection of potentially unwanted applications" goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 17, 2014 Author MVC Share Posted July 17, 2014 Check your av guys many vendors are finally starting to take this junk seriously eset has "enable detection of potentially unwanted applications" Yes, but they aren't taking "This junk seriously" until it's its on my default. WOW ... 320 people looking at this thread right now! TPreston and goretsky 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COKid Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 WOW ... 320 people looking at this thread right now! No doubt. You should be a writer for Neowin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted July 17, 2014 Author MVC Share Posted July 17, 2014 No doubt. You should be a writer for Neowin. I often wonder if i'm in the top 5 of members with the most views. One thread alone had 550,000 Views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimeMaster Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 That's utter crap! I always use FileHippo for older software releases on my VMs. Now I'm gonna need to have to find an alternative site that offers a similar type of service, which isn't exactly easy to find. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc2k Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I thought that their download manager was optional and a quick look confirms it. What am I missing here? Shiranui 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Just dont use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choto Cheeta Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I thought that their download manager was optional and a quick look confirms it. What am I missing here? It seems, till now, it is optional.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc2k Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 It seems, till now, it is optional.. My download button doesn't have the "Download Manager Enabled" part and links to the actual file. Maybe it's US only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 My download button doesn't have the "Download Manager Enabled" part and links to the actual file. Maybe it's US only. I'm in the US and I haven't seen the "Download Manager Enabled" part either, maybe it has to do with file size? What at filehippo is 500 megs? Got it, 3DMark06, still no file manager thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 i always want to know why most download "button" on most web sites are colored green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 i always want to know why most download "button" on most web sites are colored green? Green means go? At least for traffic lights, so... EDIT: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/437/who-decided-red-means-stop-and-green-means-go fred65 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choto Cheeta Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm in the US and I haven't seen the "Download Manager Enabled" part either, maybe it has to do with file size? What at filehippo is 500 megs? Got it, 3DMark06, still no file manager thing for me. From Indian IP.. I am getting both the options, direct download is also still visible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+InsaneNutter MVC Posted July 18, 2014 MVC Share Posted July 18, 2014 i always want to know why most download "button" on most web sites are colored green? Green encourages people to subconsciously click the button. Changing the "add to basket" button from orange to green on our e-commerce website increased sales conversions significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickkins Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Pity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Who needs a download manager ? Who responds to ads shoved into your face ? I never have. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc2k Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Well, I'm seeing the download manager enabled button too, however there's a direct link download below it. It's a pity they went this way but it's still usable as long as the direct download is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I almost got fooled by the green button, since they changed it to by default download the downloader. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MS Bob 11 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks for the warning. Another site to block in my browser similar to CNET's Download.com. goretsky and Raa 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted August 11, 2014 Supervisor Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hello, There's a bit of a difference between potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) and bona-fide malicious software (malware), which is why anti-malware companies categorize them separately. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Yes, but they aren't taking "This junk seriously" until it's its on my default. WOW ... 320 people looking at this thread right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 i also hates surveyors sites, please fill the lengthy quiz before you can download thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Red King Subscriber² Posted August 12, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Someone should create a list for Adblock Edge for these malware download buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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