That is, since folk have to make a living this happened.
I see you found Ninite/ Here's why:
http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/
Some of this do deep damage. You gotta love Conduit for this effect:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/522327/uninstalling-conduit-searchprotect-deletes-ntldr-making-windows-xp-unbootable/
I can't recall the other title that installs a rootkit then when you remove that, another boot failure for Windows of the 64 bit persuasion.
-> To sum it up. It's a money thing.
Bob

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