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SuperGamer40
ShelLuser
I don't quite understand how safe the download links are on mods. I keep getting directed to a website called clearload.bid , and from there I can download the mod after. What does this website have to do with the actual mod download website? Why does the download link have to send me there and THEN redirect me to the right page, whether it be MediaFire, or an official page? I don't quite understand it. Please, someone who's been here longer, what is the deal with this?
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Late response, but oh well...
I looked it up: clearload.bid is simply a website which is related to adf.ly which is a well known advertising site. If someone has a download link they first redirect you to that site so that those can provide you with ads which will enhance the posters commission. That's all that's happening here.
Despite what's being mentioned below this can also happen on PMC, but only members who have a higher level are allowed to use such links (also referred to as 'sponsored links' or 'adlinks'). I believe it's level 20 and up, but I'm not 100% sure about that.
If you're unsure about all this (I definitely agree that a little care goes a long way) then I would suggest you look into adding an adblocker to your browser.
Hope this helps!
I looked it up: clearload.bid is simply a website which is related to adf.ly which is a well known advertising site. If someone has a download link they first redirect you to that site so that those can provide you with ads which will enhance the posters commission. That's all that's happening here.
Despite what's being mentioned below this can also happen on PMC, but only members who have a higher level are allowed to use such links (also referred to as 'sponsored links' or 'adlinks'). I believe it's level 20 and up, but I'm not 100% sure about that.
If you're unsure about all this (I definitely agree that a little care goes a long way) then I would suggest you look into adding an adblocker to your browser.
Hope this helps!
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download mods from pmc, minecraft forums and curse, then you know they are safe
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Hello, SuperGamer40,
I Suggest googling mods, to see if they have an offical website. Then click the download button.
When it is downloading a file, it will display the name. If it isn't a .jar or .zip, it's not your mod. if it's name doesn't sound like the mod your downloading, it probally isnt your mod. if you will mention the mods you are attempting to add, I could link you to a safe download link for them.
I Suggest googling mods, to see if they have an offical website. Then click the download button.
When it is downloading a file, it will display the name. If it isn't a .jar or .zip, it's not your mod. if it's name doesn't sound like the mod your downloading, it probally isnt your mod. if you will mention the mods you are attempting to add, I could link you to a safe download link for them.
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I ALWAYS make sure it has the java logo on the download popup on Chrome when it says, "This type of file can harm your computer. Do you want to keep ________ anyway?" and it almost NEVER has something else. I have encountered just a couple of times where I had just a couple of seconds to click the download and immediately click "cancel" before it downloaded something bad on my computer. I DO NOT WANT A VIRUS ON THIS GAMING PC.
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Viruses are stored on the hard drive. If infected, just wipe and use a backup.
