It is safe [bold]ONLY[/bold] if you download it from the author at HIS WEBSITE. See:http://www.xi-soft.com/faq.htm As with many good piece of freeware, a few people have taken the distribution on their own website [bold] after [/bold]inserting in the installer an Ad Bot that will give you popups. Take Care when you make use of freeware --- it is often hijacked by some unscrupulous people.