Start with the diagnosis
Download aggregators and imitation buttons may distribute modified installers or unrelated offers.
Step by step
01
Find the publisher’s official website
Confirm the result before moving to the next step.
02
Verify HTTPS and the exact domain
Confirm the result before moving to the next step.
03
Prefer the OS app store when available
Confirm the result before moving to the next step.
04
Check the developer name and recent reviews
Confirm the result before moving to the next step.
05
Verify a desktop installer signature
Confirm the result before moving to the next step.
Safety checklist
- Avoid cracked software
- Scan suspicious files
- Back up important data before major upgrades