It's still easy enough to "install" MediaInfo without the OpenCandy offer if you take the time to pay attention to what you're clicking on when you install the program (or simply disconnect from the internet while installing), and I'm pretty sure even if you don't manage that, it's always easy enough to un-install the OpenCandy software later without it affecting MediaInfo's ability to work. In fact it's so unobtrusive I think I used MediaInfo for years before I realised it was a link to a third party web site and not a site owned the the author of MediaInfo.
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There's also a link when you open the MediaInfo "About" page but it's so unobtrusive I can live with it for free software. well at least as for as long as I can remember. The portable version has always included a small advert at the top of the GUI. Is there any indication it will, or there's plans to do so?
I'd rather a developer use OpenCandy in their freeware app than use some truly nefarious garbage that installs things that you cannot remove. Other than that I have zero issues with it. This is where the methods or bypassing it are useful. Note: The only part about OpenCandy that I find annoying is that it adds an extra step during the install process to decline. People simply need to learn to READ and not blindly click on YES for everything. It couldn't be any more upfront and does nothing without permission. OpenCandy is not insideous or unethical in any sense. You can edit your HOSTS file, use Unchecky, use Malwarebytes, manually decline, use the /NOCANDY switch, etc. OpenCandy is merely is extracted from the installer of software like MediaInfo, contacts the OpenCandy site for information on what to recommend, receives the information back and gives you an option to install another program, you give an answer, and then when the installer finishes OpenCandy is gone. I highly suggest reading the OpenCandy FAQ on their website because it spells everything right out in black and white. When you install MediaInfo (the normal way) there is no option to deselect this crap, people are forced to install this. It's simply too useful and I don't think other similar programs come close. OpenCandy can be annoying, yes, but it's avoidable and given that you can do so then there's no reason to ditch MediaInfo, IMHO.
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