CNET

I always used to download programs directly from cnet because I know that they come from the original source and do not have viruses. Which is still true, but I think the quality of programs that they show has declined.

Recently, I am disappointed to say that I downloaded something that came with another program, which was at best adware, but you could say spyware. I can no longer download from them with as much confidence as in the past.

I do enjoy their ratings, but now will have to be more careful about what I download.

I've been reading this website for about 5 years. It always helps me to be in trend if it comes about tech things. Keep up, guys!

CNET Supports corrupt companies. Besides finding several apps that were listed as FREEWARE / No Fee, then finding they has a 20 USD price, I assumed employee's of CNET are lazy about verifying the products they represent. I finally found a product I liked called 'Write Monkey,' listed as freeware. I downloaded it, and found it to be a basic text editor like 'Notepad.' The higher functions I wanted were available only when a donation was sent. I installed the program, and sent in a donation. I was supposed to get a reply with a code. My bank verified the purchase was made. The guru had my money. Technically, it is not a purchase, as the leader one very slick guru, a master pomaranchathey, calls it a donation, but clearly stipulates the higher functions are available only when a donation is sent.

I received NO RECEIPT IN EMAIL, NO SPECIAL KEY... They are corrupt as they took my money with no return mail,

To recap; NO key or acknowledgement of my purchase they call a donation. It is a purchase as they say to received the higher functions, send a donation they will send a key. None of that happened. So I sent an EMAIL to the Guru explaining my problem. I received in reply a 'No user found via return reply. Write Monkey may or may not be great, but the head is Just one more fake guru, making money on off shore patrons who have no recourse.

I started to download a program from this website and my Antivirus detected a Trojan.
I thought it was a temporary problem as CNET.com had been a reliable site to use for years. I assumed they would fix it. About a year later I tried it again and again there is a Trojan in a downloader application. They are aware of this and do nothing.

Fortunately my AntiVirus picked it up but I would imagine many had computer problems caused by this Trojan. I give in a quadruple minus 1.

Cnet is a great place to get a professional's and other users' opinions about computer software and downloads. In my case, I use them strictly for that and for free downloads of standard programs like AVG anti-virus, winrar, Vuze, FLV converters, etc. You can see how many downloads it's had, star ratings and user reviews. There are also programs that you have to pay for, making it easy for you to get without having to go to the store. The whole thing's safe and super easy.

I have turned to CNET over the years for information and I have never had an issue. I wonder about the low reviews as I have gotten really good information from CNET. Do I follow them blindly... no I take their information as a starting point. The reviews of some product make they seem really great and I find I have the same products with completely different results. Machines fail, and download fail as well- so CNET does not have the ability to make sure everything is perfect. CNET is just a really good starting point for information gathering, and offers fairly accurate data.

The only thing worse than a lie is a lie with truth mixed in.
The only website worse than a bad one is one that earns your trust then stabs you in the back.
Used to be a dependable, safe download site. Now downloads are shamelessly filled with spyware, malware, adware, you name it. Really started messing with my computer. Good thing I had avast! Updated.
As a long time user of this site, I admonish everyone to stay away from it.