Software install

[Guest]

Is there a safe way to install software which contains spyware, adware and
bundles?
I'm thinkin more to install it in safe mode or changning admin preferences.
Would this help not getting effected?

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

If ever I download anything, I always check to see if something else will
come down with it.. if there is 'sponsor' software involved that DOES NOT
give me the option of NOT having it, then I do not download and install
anything..

 

[Guest]

These days if you're going to try downloaded stuff you need a second
computer, or else a removeable HD.

You also need some change-tracking software like InstallWatch from
http://www.epsilonsquared.com to find out what the install (and subsequent
first run) did.

Unless it's from a completely trusted source, I'd never install anyting
without a test-run first.