Chez Softonic, we analyze all files hosted on our platform, in order to evaluate and avoid any potential damage to your device. Our team performs checks when each new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This overall process allows us to set a state for any downloadable file in the following way:
- I got it
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It is very likely that this software is healthy.
What does that mean ?
We scanned the file and URLs associated with this program with more than 50 of the world’s leading antiviruses and no potential threats were detected.
- Warning
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It is very likely that this software is malicious or contains unwanted software.
Why is this software still available in our catalog?
Based on our analysis system, we have determined that these indicators are likely false positives.
What is a false positive?
This means that a healthy program is mistakenly flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus.
- Blocked
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It is very likely that this software is malicious or contains unwanted software.
Why is this software no longer available in our catalog?
Based on our analysis system, we have determined that these indicators are likely to be truly positive.
