


For this reason, downloading software from reliable online sources is still the best option.

Software downloads from online sources can also be susceptible to hijacking by hackers as the personal information of the user is leaked into the hands of a hacker. As a result, many people like to download their software from official sites like Microsoft's website instead of downloading software from third party sources. A number of users have complained that downloading software from the Internet has led to many different malicious viruses and spyware to infect their computer. As with all free applications, there is always the risk of malware and spyware infecting the system. With the rise in popularity of the free applications, many companies like Adobe who are in the business of developing applications for the software industry now focus on providing these free applications in the form of paid software downloads. With the launch of the Windows 7, Microsoft managed to expand the user base of the system which now supported free applications. With the introduction of the Windows Vista platform, there was a marked increase in the usage of multi-tasking programs which ultimately necessitated the need for a new platform for the platform. The Windows platform supports a variety of operating systems which can be used to power different kinds of software including Unix-like systems. With the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft has taken steps to move all the operating systems forward to support the growing use of multi-tasking applications.
