It doesn't attempt to
install any junkware or toolbars on your system, and we're not aware of any time in the past that BitDefender Free actually bundled toolbars or similar junk.
Sure, there are many more BitTorrent clients for Windows, but these are our favorite ones that won't try to
install junkware on your system.
Most people focused on the storage improvements and missed the implications for manufacturer -
installed junkware.
Much of this manufacturer -
installed junkware is unnecessary, but you may want to do a bit of quick research so you understand what you're disabling.
Not exact matches
Ninite even lets you
install software that normally includes its own, developer - added
junkware and skips it for you.
For example, you can use Ninite to
install Java without it offering Java's usual installer
junkware.
(And be sure to uncheck the
junkware while
installing the update.)
What's particularly troubling about the WPBT isn't just Lenovo's complete failure in using it to bake security vulnerabilities and
junkware into clean
installs of Windows.
This will restore your computer to a fresh state with only Microsoft's own Windows software
installed and no manufacturer - provided
junkware installed.
Rather than pushing
junkware on you at
install - time, they may regularly pop up warnings and other messages, encouraging you to
install other software or pay for services.