Softonic’s File Security Status: Ensuring a Safe Download Experience

At Softonic, we prioritize your device’s safety by scanning all files hosted on our platform to assess and prevent potential harm. Our team performs thorough checks on each new file upload and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status.

Understanding Our File Status Indicators

We use a comprehensive process to set a status for each downloadable file, ensuring you have the information you need to make informed decisions.

Healthy Software

It is very likely that this software is healthy.

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this program using more than 50 of the world’s leading antiviruses, and no potential threats were detected.

Malicious or Unwanted Software Warning

It is very likely that this software is malicious or contains unwanted software.

Why is this software still available in our catalog?

Based on our analysis system, we have determined that these indicators are likely false positives.

What is a False Positive?

A false positive occurs when a healthy program is mistakenly flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus.

Blocked Software

It is very likely that this software is malicious or contains unwanted software.

Why is this software no longer available in our catalog?

Based on our analysis system, we have determined that these indicators are likely to be truly positive.

Reporting Issues and Ensuring a Malware-Free Catalog

While we strive to provide a safe and secure catalog, we may occasionally miss potentially malicious software. To address this, our team has integrated a reporting software feature into each catalog page, allowing you to send your feedback directly to us.

If you encounter any issues, please report them to us, and we will address them as soon as possible.