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I downloaded software and when i clicked to run it, windows warned me that i shouldn't because it might harm my pc. what's going on, is that normal? I downloaded software and when i clicked to run it, windows warned me that i shouldn't because it might harm my pc. what's going on, is that normal?

Answer:

Yes its normal, it is just windows defender doing its job. In the case of sourceforge you can trust the source and download it.

By Faraz M. over a year old

Question:

Just looking for a free program that will open ai files. now after reading this, i am hesitant to download inkscape from sourceforge. comments? Just looking for a free program that will open ai files. now after reading this, i am hesitant to download inkscape from sourceforge. comments?

Answer:

You can download Inkscape, as well as any other program from SourceForge safely. SourceForge scans all downloads for malware and has since 2016.

By Logan A., over a year old

Question:

I always do research before i commit to any new downloads for programs that can do real damage to my os. i have conflicted feelings about this company and what you are offering. it all sounds great and something i would love, but not sure? any advice/information that would reassure me and stop the warning bells? thanks, kg I always do research before i commit to any new downloads for programs that can do real damage to my os. i have conflicted feelings about this company and what you are offering. it all sounds great and something i would love, but not sure? any advice/information that would reassure me and stop the warning bells? thanks, kg

Answer:

SourceForge instituted malware scanning in 2016. So SourceForge scans all downloads for malware, by default. SourceForge is the safest place to download software anywhere on the web.

By Logan A., over a year old

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SourceForge Questions & Answers

I downloaded software and when i clicked to run it, windows warned me that i shouldn't because it might harm my pc. what's going on, is that normal? I downloaded software and when i clicked to run it, windows warned me that i shouldn't because it might harm my pc. what's going on, is that normal?

Just looking for a free program that will open ai files. now after reading this, i am hesitant to download inkscape from sourceforge. comments? Just looking for a free program that will open ai files. now after reading this, i am hesitant to download inkscape from sourceforge. comments?

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