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Adjer
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V6 download unsafe

Post by Adjer » 11 Dec 2020 11:48

I have a new laptop & I wish to install F H V6. When I go on the Family Historian web site to do this I get a message saying,

This site has been reported as unsafe
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Microsoft recommends you don't continue to this site. It has been reported to Microsoft for containing harmful programs that may try to steal personal or financial information.

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Malicious sites, that contain links to malware, can damage your device and disrupt your ability to use it. If you visit a malicious site, malware could infect your device automatically. You might also be putting your sensitive information—like passwords, credit card numbers, contact info, or software activation keys—at risk. Learn more

Malicious sites often use spam emails, advertisements, or redirections from other sites to trick you into downloading malicious software. Sometimes, a trusted site may be hacked by bad actors and used to link to malicious content. If in doubt, go back.
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Advice needed about this. Do I ignore this?
Adjer

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ColeValleyGirl
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Re: V6 download unsafe

Post by ColeValleyGirl » 11 Dec 2020 11:57

Microsoft have been asked to update their 'virus' signatures in both Edge and Defender, but they're taking their time.

You can ignore this and carry on.

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David2416
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Re: V6 download unsafe

Post by David2416 » 11 Dec 2020 13:34

Had exact same issue on new computer yesterday. Reported site as safe and carried on. Got FH and AS working fine, using backups and restore. Once certain as well be looking at FH v7. One change at a time.

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Adjer
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Re: V6 download unsafe

Post by Adjer » 11 Dec 2020 15:08

Thanks for the replies from both. I feel a more confident about this download now so will go ahead. Thanks Adjer.

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