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Convert PDF to WORD/EXCEL
I use SourceForge PDF Creator to create PDF documents and it is FREE, but is there a free software that will convert PDF into WORD or EXCEL?
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Of course not. CNet in general has such problems.
I think you missed a few Joe ;o)
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@ aadih
I am uninstalling about 6 unwanted pesty software (that got installed). You really should warn people when you post these links in the future.
I am uninstalling about 6 unwanted pesty software (that got installed). You really should warn people when you post these links in the future.
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@Cathal
"I think you missed a few Joe ;o) " ---> what do you you mean by it?
"I think you missed a few Joe ;o) " ---> what do you you mean by it?
<Joke>
FWIW, I downloaded the setup file (not tried to install, however) just to check the problem and by carefully selecting the choices (custom and decline where necessary) I have had no problems having any unwanted stuff.
Sorry that my posted link caused you any problems. :-(
My apologies.
Sorry that my posted link caused you any problems. :-(
My apologies.
Also, as a test, following Cathal's link (Cnet again) I downloaded and installed without problems. So I am perplexed and can only say that downloading from CNet is not safe (?).
Can others shed some light about this site? Thanks.
Can others shed some light about this site? Thanks.
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@aadih
Follow your own link and install by clicking <Accept> button a few time and see how many "unwanted programs" you see.
Follow your own link and install by clicking <Accept> button a few time and see how many "unwanted programs" you see.
Just installed my link and no poblems at all
CNET is a safe site - they have been around years.
But some software (specifically free) do try and install other stuff as they make money on it.
CNET is a safe site - they have been around years.
But some software (specifically free) do try and install other stuff as they make money on it.
You are right. I did that. And did scan with MalwareBytes AntiMalware. It found two unwanted programs (e.g., youtube addblocker) and five other nasties.
Thanks for letting us know.
So from now on I will no longer trust CNET. Period.
Again, my apologies.
Thanks for letting us know.
So from now on I will no longer trust CNET. Period.
Again, my apologies.
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@aadih
You were only trying to help ... no problem there.
@Cathal
I tried your link and installed it. After testing, if I like it, I will buy it.
You were only trying to help ... no problem there.
@Cathal
I tried your link and installed it. After testing, if I like it, I will buy it.
> I think you missed a few Joe ;o)
As you can guess, I've responded to this same question many, many, many times. :)
As you can guess, I've responded to this same question many, many, many times. :)
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@Joe,
Thanks for the information and links and I appreciate it.
I will make sure I test some of thme out.
Thanks for the information and links and I appreciate it.
I will make sure I test some of thme out.
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@joe,
Thanks for the word of causion and I will keep that in mind as I test them.
Thanks for the word of causion and I will keep that in mind as I test them.
sglee,
Sounds good. I'm going offline for a few hours. I'll check back into this thread when I return to see how you're doing. Good luck with your testing! Regards, Joe
Sounds good. I'm going offline for a few hours. I'll check back into this thread when I return to see how you're doing. Good luck with your testing! Regards, Joe
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ThinkSpaceSolutions, Thank you for the CNET information.
Not a problem aadih.
I used to use the old download.com site quite regularly myself up until a few years ago. Since then, it has taken the plunge and I am not sure if they will ever really recover. It is quite unfortunate, as they were best at what they did, they just seemed to have put safety by the wayside in pursuit of monetary gains.
I used to use the old download.com site quite regularly myself up until a few years ago. Since then, it has taken the plunge and I am not sure if they will ever really recover. It is quite unfortunate, as they were best at what they did, they just seemed to have put safety by the wayside in pursuit of monetary gains.
The same here. I use filehorse or filehippo now. Regards.
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I agree with both of you.
I think CNet got financially greedy and neglect the safety of the users. They can sell AD space and make plenty of money like Google or yahoo, but again they had to get greedier...
It is unfortunate because I will never use their site again and it will eventually catch on.
I think CNet got financially greedy and neglect the safety of the users. They can sell AD space and make plenty of money like Google or yahoo, but again they had to get greedier...
It is unfortunate because I will never use their site again and it will eventually catch on.
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I tried to install 'PDF to Excel Converter' and ended up having "unwanted program" like above. Were you aware of this?