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andrum99

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  1. I began with a Windows 7 retail ISO image and integrated all security updates downloaded my Windows Updates Downloader. There is no traffic of any concern in my Wireshark capture. I did some of the run with my VM's antivirus disabled and it all looked OK. It seemed a lot faster in the VM - perhaps this is due to my using different antivirus. Total time for the integration run was 50mins 5 secs. I did not attempt to run Windows Updates Downloader at any point - I simply used files that it downloaded previously. My next step is to run Windows Updates Downloader in a VM with Kaspersky Pure 3.0, then WinToolkit in a VM with Kaspersky Pure 3.0 to see what happens. I found no evidence that there is anything untoward about WinToolkit. I am satisfied that WinToolkit contains nothing untoward, and is safe to use. I have therefore issued a full retraction on my website, and I apologise unreservedly for the problems I have caused here this evening. Andrew Pattison.
  2. I have reverted my blog post to draft, as this is the quickest way to blank it just now, while I further investigate this. It seems I may have been mistaken. I did also use another product on my system just before running WinToolkit so perhaps it is to blame. The product I used was called Windows Updates Downloader, but again this is another apparently legitimate application. Apologies if I have gone off half cocked on this one - I did panic slightly. I will run the portable installer in a VM with wireshark running and see what it looks like.
  3. As I said on my blog, the fact that there is a non-crapware version of the installer does not necessarily mean that WinToolKit itself does not contain, or itself download malware. I have posted further evidence on my blog. It is telling that as well as your attempted character assassination you have not attempted to post any evidence to contradict my statements, except for stating that there is an adware free installer. Regards Andrew Pattison andrum99@gmail.com
  4. Further malicious activity has been detected by Kaspersky once I installed WinToolKit and the Kaspersky Security Network now red flags the installer with a more serious warning. DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT. I am an IT professional with 20 years experience - I know a bad app when I see one. GIve this site and the product as wide a bearth as you can. I expect someone will be along soon to either deny this is the case, or to simply delete this message. Please contact me via my blog (andrum99.blogspot.co.uk) if you have concerns about this notice and to confirm that this message is genuine. You have been warned! Andrew Pattison FIfe, Scotland.
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