There are quite a number of free Windows applications available in the market. However, you might have heard about some scams operating using this software to get your personal information for their nefarious purposes. If you are going to use a free application, it is quite important that you only use an application that is legitimate. If you do not do so, then you might end up getting cheated and losing some of your data. As a beginner when using free applications, it is very essential that you learn how to choose a trustworthy software. Here are some ways through which you can ensure that the free software is legitimate and that it will work in accordance with your requirements.
First of all, if you find any free application that is registered with Google or Yahoo, then it should be used with extreme caution. These websites have now developed automated systems that inspect any applications and the registration with them. These are extremely hard to spot and therefore they are the best bet to avoid being cheated. Second, if you see any application that says "download now" and then nothing happens, then that is the sign that you need to be cautious. This normally means that the application is not authentic and it is a scam. Third, if you are in doubt that an application is authentic, then you should not use it. Always opt for the paid applications as they are not able to track down people by their email address, or other identifying information that is stored in the database.
Lastly, a free application can not replace a paid application. The paid ones can be found at the official websites, hence, you will have to be careful of which application you download from online sources. That is why it is recommended that you use the top quality paid applications.
