Simplitec / Simplicheck

When I installet XDP 9 I also had the Simplicheck/Simplitec installed.
Today I notice the flash screen and let the program check my computer.
However, I believed that the program was included with Xara DP 9, but no way José!
After the check I noticed that I will have to pay approc € 50 to let the program do what it is intended to do.

I think that it would be more honest from Xara/Matrix to infor about the cost before I check the option to install the program - as I don't like beeing fooled.

Now I have learned a lesson and that is to never check anything without being informed first.

Bad style!

You can opt out of the installation of Simplicheck when you chose 'Custom Install'.
But I agree, it's just wrong to bundle unsolicited cr*pware/ransomware with Xara software. It's always been free from baggage like this and it's bad form to start doing so now.
I don't mind seeing offers in my email from Xara or MAGIX, but I reject being force fed other software when I haven't asked for it.
Being more up-front with a clear option box without having to chose the custom install is the right thing to do.

Agreed here too. If you have installed Simplichek and don't want to pay the extra for the "real program" I advise to un install the simplicheck or else it will continue to nag you which in my opinion is just plain bad. I hope the folks at Xara have been making sure the PTB at Magix see every post complaining about this!

It does seem to be a very cheap shot from Magix/Xara to be bundling stuff like this.

It's most likely a decision that has come from Magix and Xara has to do what they say (at least that would be my guess)

I'm sure that's right.

Well Simplicheck is not getting any recommends from any of us. I really hate these applications that identify problems, often not real problems, and then want you to purchase their utility to fix a problem that is probably a non-problem.

Shame on Magix.

The dirty tactic of Magix, really shame

In the installation of Designer Pro and Page & Layout Designer you do not need to select a Custom installation in order to opt-out of installing Simplicheck, it has its own step in the installation wizard even on a Standard install, so untick the option on that step if you do not want to install it.

I think the problem is that many people don't understand it and think it should be installed for Xara to operate correctly. They err on the side of caution then are horrified to be asked for money at a later stage.

Clearly Xara/Magix is making money from this bundling, but is the cost to their reputation worth it?

I think it is disgraceful.

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Originally Posted by PeteS

In the installation of Designer Pro and Page & Layout Designer you do not need to select a Custom installation in order to opt-out of installing Simplicheck, it has its own step in the installation wizard even on a Standard install, so untick the option on that step if you do not want to install it.

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Ah, I wasn't aware that this had been changed, I always chose the custom install after being caught the first time.
Thanks Pete.

i didnt realise that
maybe i'm simplitik

they are taking the clue from cnet. Almost impossible to download something from cnet without getting crapware along with it...none of the green "download now" arrows actually down load what you are looking for. Just the crapware.

Yeah, you have to try to guess which of the C-NET download buttons is legit. If possible, look for another download source first.

i always try to download from the manufactrrs website
but even thats not possible sometimes

I'm f n pissed about this sneaky little trick!

IMO the ones to complain to about Simplicheck are the ones who made the decision that this should be included with Xara software

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Bad business Xara/Magix! You've got a great product and reputation; don't ruin it with bloatware. Grampy Peter

Technically this is more like scareware.
Finds problems that you were not even aware existed, then wants you to pay to fix it.

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Simplicheck is a small, intelligent system tool that checks your computer for optimal performance. If it finds problems then it will inform you and direct you to the correct version of Simplitec software to purchase for your system.

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It really is bad form by MAGIX.

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Originally Posted by sledger

Finds problems that you were not even aware existed, then wants you to pay to fix it.

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I would be more concerned if it found problems that didn't exist (ransomware, etc.).

I see this as nothing more or less insidious than the bundling of Google Chrome with a host of software utilities including Avast! AV. And then there's the bundling of McAfee with Adobe Acrobat Reader. A vast proportion of the computers I see in my work are weighed down by those software apps and when asked, the computer owners generally have no idea why or how they appeared. And in both cases there's always a checkbox to refuse the installation.

If it's bad form for Magix, then they're simply following in the footsteps of other, better-known bad formers. FWIW, I agree that it's bad form, but taking the moral high ground in a highly competitive, commercial world is a fairly sure path to poverty. Sadly.