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    Windows SmartScreen prevented DarkRoom from starting. Is it really dangerous?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Thundr, Dec 17, 2012.

  1. Thundr

    Thundr Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows SmartScreen prevented DarkRoom

    from starting. Is it really dangerous?

    DarkRoom is a lightweight word processor

    app.
     
    Thundr, Dec 17, 2012
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    they.misled.us/dark-room

    ...sounds deep. :p

    Does this run within the browser? It checks out fine on Web of Trust: they.misled.us | WOT Reputation Scorecard | WOT (Web of Trust)

    I'm not entirely confident in Windows/Microsoft's ability to counteract phishing and malware attacks. And I can't find any news or articles, blogs, etc. that point to darkroom or that site being notorious for phishing attacks. I think you're safe.

    You can disable the SmartScreen Filter if need be, even if only temporarily while you use DarkRoom.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 18, 2012
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    Thank you.
     
    Thundr, Dec 18, 2012
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