Upon downloading the CamStudio software, AVG detected malware in it.
Review by Nathreen3 years ago
As others pointed it, too many adware are packed in the installer and some of them were installed even if I declined the "offers".
Review by Haktan Kloezeman3 years ago
When you download this website, it tries to make changes to your pc. I didn't allow any of them, which will probably always be a good idea. After the setup wizard didn't actually download camstudio, I deleted everything to do with it in my files.
Review by Pankov4 years ago
Camstudio contains a trojan horse and is generally not to be trusted.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk%3ACamStudio
Review by Superdora4 years ago
Download link is safe, but make sure to decline all offer when installing. Better than those watermarking Bandicam, though.
Review by Mr Jenkins4 years ago
So being curious as to WHY this website has a green rating, as well as an almost 90 something positive feeback, yet people claiming it had viruses, I used virus total to scan the download link. It scans with many different virus softwares and came back with one malware alert. I wouldnt advise downloading it.
Review by Krisstian Glausier4 years ago
The first link on the page is a virus down-loader. DO NOT CLICK IT. This page may contain a legitimate download, but there are multiple scam downloads so be careful.
The site redirects you to other websites containing malware. Check virustotal.com. Both the files and sites get picked up as containing malware/viruses.
Review by CaroAna5 years ago
Downloading software installs browser hijacker Dregol -- even if you don't want it.
Review by BlogLab Mullanny5 years ago
Have used Camstudio before, but the last time I tried to install the software it hit me with a trojan horse and some other stuff. Not sure how trustworthy it is at the current moment.
Review by Iamme5 years ago
This website is distributing malware.
Review by Gramonica5 years ago
When I opened the zip file after downloading their the program, AVG detected malware. Dozens of reviewers across the internet testify to unavoidable, troublesome malware in this program. Needless to say, I heeded their advice.
Review by Tuin Odela5 years ago
I got adware after downloading cam studio. Gave me 4 or 5 (I do not remember) different unwanted programs which I either did not need, or I had better quality software which could achieve better things. Good site, but beware of the adware.
Review by Dejha5 years ago
This program is too suspicious. I hit record and my screen kept flashing black and white! I had to hold the power button down for it to shut off! Try fraps instead.
Review by Enotch Vraný6 years ago
Avira Antivirus detected "ADWARE/InstallCore.Gen7". It's not unmoral to pack adware to the software, but it's unmoral to do that without a hint on the download page.
Review by Nabina Strappini6 years ago
Useful programs, just have to be careful during the install process of their programs, else you can end up with a bunch of extra junk installed.
To their credit, the company warns the user, sadly it is using ultra small type buried across several screens.
Review by Christas Nozwane6 years ago
This does have some ad ware with it (as a matter of fact, Mal-ware Bytes detected that the installation pack ITSELF was a virus). Make sure you uncheck all of the "Special Offers" that come with it.
Otherwise, it is a very good screen recorder. SO much better than FRAPS
Review by Sweetie Seaser7 years ago
This is safe, virus free free-ware. great for people who record videos.
Review by JosAtildecopy8 years ago
Good free video streaming recorder.
Review by Splitter8 years ago
very good
Review by Nighjel8 years ago
The best free recording software i have seen till now, try the beta the 1.5 is LAME doesn't quite record as many fps
Review by Bafford8 years ago
Great site for screen casting, heard about a previous virus, but its gone now. A+ for this site :)
Review by MissMel Mansis9 years ago
I am not sure if it was just a problem with the beta version or what, but a bug in the program nearly crashed my computer and I had to reboot. I don't think it was a virus though because my computer is malware free and the program uninstalled without a hitch.
