We acquire nearly all of the files in our downloads library from a third party company called Digital River. They do check each file to be sure it doesn't contain malware. In addition, any file that has a PC World review has been installed, checked, and used by our staff prior to writing the review. The description will indicate if it's a PCW review or a manufacturer's description of the file.

Occasionally, a file that doesn't contain malware will trip an anti-virus program. Here is a link to our knowledge base article on that. What does it mean when my system reports "spyware" or a "Trojan horse" in a file from the PC World Downloads Library?

If you do find something that you feel is mis-categorized or actually contains malware, please PM me the link to the file in our downloads library, and I will have our downloads reviewers check it.

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Kellie Parker | Online Community Manager | PC World