Why are there so many other programs downloaded with the Adobe programs?

[PhantomPoodle]

I have an older computer with only 10 GB harddrive. I keep getting programs that I don't want and can't use. When it asks if I want this or that program, I always check no. But many times there is no asking, it just downloads these programs that are taking up what little free space I have which is only 5%.

[C_F_McBlob]

Business 101: Sell advertising via "sponsored downloads" = make more money.

There are direct downloads that don't have the unwanted "bundled" software.

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