[SOLVED] Is nch software safe?

Oct 2, 2020
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I recently downloaded videopad and voxal voice changer but I recently came across reddit posters that say to not install nch software. I instantly deleted both programs but then I read that NCH leaves a bunch of leftovers and I was wondering if letting those leftovers stay on my pc is safe? Should I remove them?
 
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During 2013, some computer security companies categorized NCH software as bloatware because it bundled the Google Toolbar. In July 2015, NCH Software announced[9][10] it was no longer bundling the Google toolbar. As of November 30, 2015, NCH Software is marked clean by all major antivirus products

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCH_Software

many of the articles about it being hard to remove are from 2 years ago - https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whats-problem-nch-software-remove/ so its difficult to tell if its still the case.

Funny thing is they are in my city. Never heard of them.

they seem to be trying to help - https://www.nch.com.au/general/uninstall.html

Colif

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During 2013, some computer security companies categorized NCH software as bloatware because it bundled the Google Toolbar. In July 2015, NCH Software announced[9][10] it was no longer bundling the Google toolbar. As of November 30, 2015, NCH Software is marked clean by all major antivirus products

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCH_Software

many of the articles about it being hard to remove are from 2 years ago - https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/whats-problem-nch-software-remove/ so its difficult to tell if its still the case.

Funny thing is they are in my city. Never heard of them.

they seem to be trying to help - https://www.nch.com.au/general/uninstall.html
 
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