I would rate it even lower if possible. I chose the Portable version to avoid installation altogether and took additional steps by blocking the app in my firewall to stop updates. However, the app managed to bypass all my precautions. On its second launch, it updated to Version 7 and installed itself on my system without any consent. This is entirely unacceptable. Forcing an installation without an obvious installer or UAC prompt feels predatory and resembles malware behavior. It's a significant violation of trust. There have been longstanding accusations against the developers regarding malware in their app, and after this incident, I firmly believe that this software is not secure. If it can circumvent firewall settings and install itself without a UAC prompt, what else is it doing behind the scenes? Additionally, it silently added a file named SkipUAC - User to my Windows>System32 without my approval. If you care about your privacy and want to manage what gets installed on your computer, I strongly recommend avoiding this software.
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