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    User reviews by Heathen


    ESET NOD32 Antivirus 3.0.672
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    Date: 25 Oct 2008, 11:33 GMT
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    Softpedia, will you be so kind to expound it to ALL your users that Eset is a good proactive defence and an average on-demand scanner, but Eset is an asolute NIL in curing active infection on any PCs.?
    You cannot mislead your users, cause a lot of people around the world rush to Softpedia to download a saviour programme to CURE an active infection on the comp. And here is your "Editor's pick"...Eset, which canNOT heal compromised OS AT ALL. Eset doesn't even refute it! So, please, make some clarifications upon the subject and deliver ONLY proven and honest information to your users.


    SUMo 2.3.5.61
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    Date: 25 Oct 2008, 09:16 GMT
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    SUMO is a great programme-I wonder why such an outstanding application hadn't been released by someone before SUMO appearance.
    But there is one minus-NOT ALL updates of programmes are seen by SUMO. For instance, ProcessLasso is indicated by SMO as OK, but in reality there is a new 3.1.8.2 version not 3.1.8.0 . And several other programmes can be added to this list. Probably, there are some bugs in other programmes ,not SUMO.
    But, in general-SUMO is a real pearl of software.


    F-Secure Easy Clean 1.0 Build 14351
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 25 Oct 2008, 08:42 GMT
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    It is still in beta version. Cannot compete with either Dr.Web CureIt or Kaspersky Removal Tool. Am looking forward to seeing a new final release of F-Secure Easy Cleaner


    Dr.WEB CureIt! 4.44.5 [25.10.2009]
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    Date: 25 Oct 2008, 08:27 GMT
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    Hi!
    Thank you for the help for Softpedia users when they have troubles with infested computers-a fresh version is one of the best savers in such situations.
    I visited an official site of Dr.Web CureIt http://freedrweb.com/ and I saw that the direct link for Dr.Web CureIt is ftp://ftp.drweb.com/pub/drweb/cureit/launch.exe , not that given on Softpedia.
    Yetsreday I downloaded DrWeb CureIt via Softpedia link and the programme failed to be started in Safe Mode-and older version from the official link worked well.
    Will you, please, check these links and, probably, alter them to those of http://freedrweb.com/ ?
    Thank you in advance!


    NetCaptor 7.5.4
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    Date: 17 Oct 2008, 13:35 GMT
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    Please, correct the front page of Netcaptor on Softpedia into Freeware.
    And why are the two reviews on Netcaptors dispayed as ...one?


    NetCaptor 7.5.4
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    Date: 17 Oct 2008, 09:32 GMT
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    Netcaptor is discontinued and a free key is OFFICIALLY presented bi its author on the official site http://www.netcaptor.com/.
    Softpedia, will you, please, correct the information on Netcaptor? Unfortunately, a lot of Softpedia users were misled by the obsolete information and could not use Netcaptor LEGALLY.

    The OFFICIALLY granted key from Mr.Adam Stiles-an author of Netcaptor:
    BBLdOxhx2bovHIQ0pVZjaiTWmAuEjmPOUM3tsFTcNzb4kjXdiq0
    P+wsLJp4BBuNKtYYyKyAuRRgp8h=REQ+7f2h3PfFIoZFH91P5On
    6eppScyJ560Xjr1z9dQDcLj43LACA496IEz+jNAVeEOT7RfWph5
    7tCk6ajYmLEFc5ODjy


    FlashGet 2.11.0.1188
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 15 Oct 2008, 15:00 GMT
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    HI ALL!

    IT IS STRANGE-ALL OTHER DOWNLOAD SITES (dOWNLOAD.COM, sOFT32, bROTHERSOFT AND OTHERS) AND THE OFFICIAL SITE OF FLASHGET SAY THAT THE LATEST RELEASE IS 1.96. SOFTPEDIA IS THE ONLY ONE WHO INSISTS ON THE SECOND VERSION OF FLASHGET.PLEAE, CLARIFY THIS.


    Outlook Express 6.0
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    Date: 14 Oct 2008, 17:52 GMT
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    I can't comprehend the high figure of downloads of OE. Isn't it embedded into Windows already? There is no need in downloading OE if you've got Windows installed on your PC. So why people download OE? Can't get it...


    jetAudio 7 Plus VX Upgrade 7.0
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    Date: 13 Oct 2008, 13:00 GMT
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    Isn't it a trial version???
    Softpedia may have mistaken this version for jetAUDIO Basic, which is free indeed. Please, clarify the point.


    Dr.WEB CureIt! 4.44.5 [12.09.2009]
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    Date: 13 Sep 2008, 21:56 GMT
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    It passes beyond my comprehension why this AV utility is not updated on Softpedia as often as Kaspersky Free Removal Tool, which was released to imitate Dr.Web CureIt.
    For those who do not know what Dr.Web CureIt is I will say that Dr.Web CureIT is almost full-bodied antivirus Dr.Web only without resident, on-access protection. Dr.Web CureIt is a complete on-demand scanner, capable of deleting and cleaning infested files. Must be used on a regular basis. Recommended.


    COMODO Internet Security 3.5.50676.393 Beta
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    Date: 13 Sep 2008, 10:50 GMT
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    Guys,
    You have placed Comodo IS into the list of Essential Downloads. Are you sure that this programme is essential for PC security?
    There is NO information avalable on the detection rate of this software.
    Wilderssecurity users (the most reliable security forum in the net) are displeased with the initial results of Comodo IS testing.
    Either make test of your own, or remove Comodo IS from the list of Essential Downloads.
    Softpedia is known for their impeccaple reputation for giving HONEST and IMPARTIAL advice on the software quality. Don't let yourselves and your users down!


    Online TV Player 4.6.0.0
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    Date: 09 Sep 2008, 12:40 GMT
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    Is it really a freeware?
    Please, update the information!


    ChrisTV Online! 3.05
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 09 Sep 2008, 11:46 GMT
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    Hi!
    That is not Adware, but a mere Trial for 14 days.
    Correct this misinformation, please!


    Songbird 0.7.0
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 04 Sep 2008, 12:01 GMT
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    Great programme, though it's still in beta. We can use a lot of functions in Songbird, though I didn't realize why I should open media files (either video or audio) in other players.


    GOM Media Player 2.1.9.3754
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    Date: 04 Sep 2008, 11:25 GMT
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    On a whole, it is a good programme with nice GUI and quite a bunch of features.
    Though GOM Media Player doesn't read some video files and requires new codecs to be installed.
    This is a very useful player and I do advise to make a trial of it, at least.


    Crystal Player Pro 1.98
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    Date: 04 Sep 2008, 08:03 GMT
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    Quite a nice and good videoplayer for home PC. High quality of picture and sound-the programme is well-adjusted and meant for viewing video files.
    But some feature, needed for MODERN (as for 2008) videoplayer are missing.
    Moreover, the programme is not freeware, but it is hard to comprehend why one has to pay money for CrystalPlayer when he/she can make use of such software miracles as KMPlayer of MV2 simply for free. KMPlayer is a Maybach in the world of mediaplayers aaand CrystalPlayer being a very good programme, nonetheless, can't compete with KMPlayer in features and overall capabilities.
    I think that CrystalPlayer should go freeware, so as the project seems to be dormant-no updates since 2006.


    MV2Player 07 RC2
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 04 Sep 2008, 07:54 GMT
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    A superb videoplayer with a tremendously high quality resolution of picture.
    One of the best choices for viewing films on PC. Highly-recommended.


    KMPlayer 2.9.3.1432 Beta
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 04 Sep 2008, 07:34 GMT
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    I have nearly 15 mediaplayers installed on my computer (in sleeping mode, of cause), but must acknowledge that there is no real alternative for KMPlayer from the point of quality of sound and picture. This is a real masterpiece of software, my deep respect and esteem to its creator.Alas, KMPlayer has been sold to Pandora TV and the future of this software miracle is vague (let's recall the case with Winamp and ICQ after their acquisition by AOL).
    The only downsides of KMPlayer are some intricacy in the interface and availabilityof Korean and Japanese radio and TV stations in KMPlayer library- I wish there were more US and European online massmedia.
    You know, some commercial, shareware and trial players are not even close in the quality to KMPlayer. Just imagine- you are offered a shiny Maserati for free and shabby Yugo for money. That's the case with KMPlayer.


    PowerDVD 8.0.1730.50
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 01 Sep 2008, 14:03 GMT
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    Have tested this programme after having heard a lot of praise.
    What exactly can be said:
    1. Huge and heavy programme.

    2. The quality of picture and sound is NOT better tha those of freeware peers such as TheKMPLayer, VLC or Zoom Standard.

    So why bother and play for that?


    QIP Infium 1.0 Build 9014 RC3
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    Date: 30 Aug 2008, 16:23 GMT
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    Very nice and worthy replacement of classic ICQ, but being an adware ICQ is intrusive and changes the front page in a browser by default.


    BS.Player 2.31 Build 971 Beta / 2.30 Build 970
    Reviewer: Heathen


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    Date: 30 Aug 2008, 14:21 GMT
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    Great! Well-done, Softpedia!
    You are responsive to the information your users convey to you! It's pleasant to know.
    BS.PLayer removed its spyware module at last and now we all are able to revel in its excellent quality, so as BS.Player is one of the best and user-friendliest software in the world-objectively!
    The best interface ever, cool features even in a free version. Unfortunately, BS.Player has shifted a little inti the field of commercial software, but alongside jetAUDIO, Zoom Player, KMPlayer, Quintessential Player, BS.Player appears to be a top-notch mediaplayer. Welcome back!


    Quintessential Media Player Build 120
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    Date: 29 Aug 2008, 14:46 GMT
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    Quintessential Player has a marvelously perfect sound-what else can an audio player be expected of?
    Astounding sound. Great job of the creator of this genius piece of software. The only downside (fro me) not the best GUI by default, but this is cured easily.
    Must have on PC, I assume.


    jetAudio 7.1.1.3101
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    Date: 29 Aug 2008, 10:03 GMT
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    I like JetAUDIO and respect its creators. It used to be the best audio player. But now, I have compared and seen (heard) that JetAUDIO loses in quality of sound to foobar2000, Apollozz, CoolPlayer, AIMP and Quintessential Player. Just a subjective observation.
    Still it is a great piece of art. I do hope that the next version of JetAUDIO will be a real masterpiece which will surpass all other media players.


    PowerDVD 8.0.1730.50
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    Date: 29 Aug 2008, 08:44 GMT
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    I can't comment this software, so as I can't comprehend whether it is Adware or just a trial version of a commercial or shareware. To download 116 mb. just to check it is ridiculous. Please, clear up the situation. Will I have an opportunity to use PowerDVD as an adware after 30 day trial?
    Thank you all!


    VLC media player (formerly VideoLAN Client) 0.9.0 Beta 2 / 0.8.6i
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    Date: 29 Aug 2008, 08:39 GMT
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    VLC is a very good product- an almost perfect sound and clear pictures. Though the interface wants facelifting badly.I hope that the new version will be more eye-candy.
    Overall, a superb multimedia player, which is capable of viewing even damaged files.
    Must have on your comp.





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