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Old 09-01-2003, 04:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gain Gator installs

What is it with gator/gain. I have downloaded a couple of proggies lately that I had to install gain or it wouldn't install the software I wanted.
DIVX5.0.5 was one of them.Why can't they just quit. I hate gator,and always have,but now they are forcing me to install it.If I don't install it, I can't use the program.At least they should give you the option not to use it.IMO

I can run ad-aware and get rid of it I kow,but that's not the point.

Is there any alternative to having to install this BS to get the proggie I need/want?Or do I have to install this crap?

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Old 09-01-2003, 04:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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In some CD installations you can browse the CD and find the program you wish to install and avoid the default installer with it's instructions to install the spyware crap and other valid software.

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it's just like tv. the ads pay for the station, but you don't have to buy the advertised product or even WATCH the ad. but if the station doesn't SHOW the ad, then they get no money. if you BUY div x pro, then it comes without gain. personally though, i just use adaware (no gain, no pain!) or block gain with my firewall.
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you can delete the gain application, and it won't run anymore. that is what i do. Delete the executable.
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I just run ad-aware also, and get rid of it,but still,what a pain

There are even popup boxes on websites wanting you to install gain from the website.

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Divx has a payed version which doesn't have the gator thing.

I remember I installed it once, and it gave me the option to deselect gator.
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