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Title: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Alex06 on 2020-06-15 15:19:59
Hi, so I'm considering downloading foobar2K but IDK if it's safe or not, if anyone can confirm if this program is safe, I will install it.

Thanks, from Alex06.  :)
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: NetRanger on 2020-06-15 15:33:16
I sure is a safe audio player.

What concerns do you have?
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: wagner reatto on 2020-06-15 15:42:24
what does "safe" mean to you?
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Alex06 on 2020-06-15 15:45:38
what does "safe" mean to you?
I mean: Does the program contain any likely unwanted software or viruses, which it doesn't.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Alex06 on 2020-06-15 15:46:28
I sure is a safe audio player.

What concerns do you have?
Was only a bit concerned about viruses or other stuff. it's fine though :)
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Vicas on 2020-06-15 15:48:25
Does the program contain any likely unwanted software or viruses

No, it's completely safe. I don't know what made you thought of that.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: wagner reatto on 2020-06-15 16:00:36
what does "safe" mean to you?
I mean: Does the program contain any likely unwanted software or viruses, which it doesn't.

I use foobar for many years, there has never been an occurrence.

in addition, the development of the program is done by responsible and RELIABLE.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Johnny Blade on 2020-06-15 16:01:06
There is a Microsoft SmartScreen warning about the installer when downloading.
But it's a known false positive.
foobar is 1000% reliable.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: wagner reatto on 2020-06-15 16:03:54
There is a Microsoft SmartScreen warning about the installer when downloading.
But it's a known false positive.
foobar is 1000% reliable.

no warning in the portable version.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: Johnny Blade on 2020-06-15 16:06:12
I edited my previous post just right now. See attached picture, please.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: wagner reatto on 2020-06-15 16:15:52
I edited my previous post just right now. See attached picture, please.
as I said: I use the portable version. I never had any problems.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: kode54 on 2020-06-15 22:16:25
Both versions install from the same file.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: garym on 2020-06-15 22:23:26
Sorry for being off topic, but I couldn't help but think of this when the OP asked, "is it safe?"   ;D

https://youtu.be/kzw1_2b-I7A
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: wagner reatto on 2020-06-16 19:22:41
Both versions install from the same file.
It is correct.

I forgot to comment.
Title: Re: Is Foobar2K Safe?
Post by: radorn on 2020-06-17 11:41:51
Last time I looked, foobar2000 was an audio player, not a safe...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P2l_vEoLtx8/TW8llW_J89I/AAAAAAAAC7M/mA_tqE6BgcI/s400/rim-shot.jpg)