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1. #AVAST FOR MAC SYSTEM SOFTWARE FROM DEVELOPER AVAST ALLOW BUTTON NOT WORKING INSTALL#
2. #AVAST FOR MAC SYSTEM SOFTWARE FROM DEVELOPER AVAST ALLOW BUTTON NOT WORKING FULL#

Ok, you know the delay is there now, and not to click install until you can untick the offering.īut you only have to forget once, or be in a rush, and then you'll get an unwanted install of Avast/Chrome/google toolbar. (Some might go as far as saying a malware tactic).

#AVAST FOR MAC SYSTEM SOFTWARE FROM DEVELOPER AVAST ALLOW BUTTON NOT WORKING FULL#

Whether this bundle offer delay is intentional or a result of changes made after the malware issues I'm not judging.īut having the install button available to click for a full 2 seconds before the pre-selected offer is even visible smacks of a PUM tactic. (Including todays re-issued 538 installer, which was about solving delays).

The restart is needed because it's only the first run of the installer in each session that shows the delay.Ĭcsetup532 and earlier showed between no delay and about 1/2 second delay to display the offering.Īll installers since ccsetup535 showed 2 second plus delay to display the offering. Restart and repeat for the previous installer version Note the time for the bundled offer to appear (I don't have 533setup, for obvious reasons, and 534setup was blocked by the Security Centre). On my laptop I have CC installers going back to v5.25. I had time on my hands and so tried some testing. I can't decompile the installer to see if this is intentional, (but there was never this delay previously). If you are a quick worker then you could easily click the install button before the pre-selected offering is even on screen. This delay appears to be 'built in' - which is the problem.

The issue I have noticed is that the bundled offering in the CCleaner installer does not appear onscreen for a full 2 seconds after the install button is available. I have noticed that the new Avast/Chrome offering with CCleaner now appears to be using a sneaky tactic, which in my opinion is not acceptable. Normally my reaction to 'installed xxxx without my permission' type threads is 'well be more careful'. Please click here for further details.įirst to say that in general I have no problem with bundled software offerings.īundled software is a way for developers to possibly make a bit of money to support their free products. Note from Piriform: We are actively seeking information from anyone who has had this issue.