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For those downloading the new Videos (Divx5Pro warning)


Kurgan

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I recently installed DivX5 Pro and realized that in addition to the featured advertising it is loaded with spyware (files and registry entries that scan your system and send personal information to various advertisers for the purpose of sending spam/junk mail and getting demographics).

 

Thus I would suggest those downloading it for viewing of the recently released JK2 videos should do the following:

 

1) Do NOT install the "Pro" version, instead install the other free version.

 

or

 

2) Download a program like Lavasoft Adaware, which will scan your system and remove any spyware from this or other programs. It's a great free program which I use a lot, and it really comes in handy.

 

Links:

 

LavaSoft Adaware (spyware remover utility)

http://www.lsfileserv.com/index.html

 

DivX video decoders and players

http://www.divx.com

 

Kurgan

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I am pretty sure this only affects the new files in that "giga" series, FYI.

 

Being "supported by ads" is one thing, sending personal information to their spam servers is quite another. Most people don't realize that this means they install spyware that scans your system. Hence why I posted about it. When I install a program and it has an ad banner that's fine, but I don't want it installing Gator and whatnot and running them.

 

The videos play fine after removing all the spyware, btw.

 

Kurgan

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http://www.divx.com/divx/divxpro.php#versions

 

Two Versions for Personal Users

 

While we designed DivX Pro primarily for professional users, the software is available to personal users in two different versions.

 

US$30. Personal users are able to purchase a personal use license for DivX Pro for only $30. What you get is exactly the same software that professionals license for commercial use. Given the advanced technologies and built-in tools included in DivX Pro, we think $30 is a pretty good deal.

No cost ad-supported. If even US$30 is outside of your price range, there is an ad-supported version of DivX Pro that is freely available. You can download it for no cost, but you agree to install GAIN advertising software that occasionally pops-up targeted advertisements while you surf the web. (More information about ad support is available.)

DivX Pro includes some of the world's most advanced video compression technology, and it is licensed by professionals of all sorts for a wide range of applications. But given the support DivX™ technology has always received from the user community, we searched for a compromise that would allow us to deliver the technology to personal users at a low cost. These two different versions give you the choice: either pay a low US$30 cost, or get an ad-supported version for no cost at all. And don't forget there's still the free version of DivX 5.0 available for download.

 

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So by uninstalling the Gain advertising software, you're actually ripping them off and breaking an agreement. If you don't want the ads, download the free player or buy a license. Also, read this. I don't see the sense in warning people about Gain when the Divx people are being upfront with it.

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