T 354 – Tips for Risk-free Software Installation

Installing programs is one of the most risky things you can do on your PC. Any software you install might infect your PC with malware. Even at the less serious end of the scale, a new program might change Windows settings for no good reason or install unwanted extras. These aren’t good reasons not to install software – your PC is no use without it! – but they are reasons to be
careful how you do it. In this article, I’ll explain the pitfalls of downloading and installing software, and give you tips to help you do it safely every time.