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    Viewpoint Media Player: Adware or Not?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by BondEternal, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. BondEternal

    BondEternal Notebook Consultant

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    What do you guys think? It would help if someone posted on what Viewpoint Media Player does other than install itself into your computer without your knowledge...

    What I do know is that, other than doing the above, it renders 3d graphics from websites that you are viewing. It's kinda like a plugin for your web browser.

    The bad news about Viewpoint is that if you uninstall it, it will be installed again if you view a website that requires it. I don't know any of these websites so I can't help those who want to avoid those websites. Plus, according to the license agreement, Viewpoint actually collects information about the users' surfing habits and also information about the browser and OS as well. So, it may be an invasion of privacy.

    What do you guys think?
     
    BondEternal, Mar 20, 2009
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  2. metril

    metril Notebook Deity

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    I believe its adware.
     
    metril, Mar 20, 2009
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  3. ratchetnclank

    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    Sounds like malware.
     
    ratchetnclank, Mar 20, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    From the horse's mouth, it is neither an adware nor malware:

    http://www.viewpoint.com/installer/v4/html/vmp_faq.html

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Mar 20, 2009
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