Spartan Clipboard Mananger

[orillia3]

I used Spartan Clipboard Manager a long time ago and found it very impressive. There is no substitute for this versatile program, I have looked. The program I used was on an older computer that is long since gone.

I want to install the program on my present computer, however the story is that the program was put out by a single Scottish programmer that got cancer and stopped updating, and appears to have stopped allowing downloads from his site which has since disappeared. For a while he was allowing downloads for free before closing down his site completely. Nobody has taken over.

There are some secondary download sites. Some have discontinued it, some still offer a download but how do I know they are legit There is a copy on filehippo seems most promising. I would like a copy of the download but am unwilling to take a chance on some unknown site, how do I get one and check it before installing?

Windows 10.

[Corrine]

You could search the Internet Archive for the developer's website and see if you can find the file there. 

As to FileHippo, it does have a decent reputation for being safe. However, as indicated in the quote below from a Bing search, some sources have indicated that the site may bundle adware or malware, particularly with the "Download Manager" so a System Restore point should be created before downloading.

FileHippo is a website that offers free software downloads for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It also provides older versions of software in case you need them. However, there are some risks and drawbacks associated with using FileHippo.

According to some sources²³⁴, FileHippo may bundle adware or malware with some of the downloads, especially if you use their "Download Manager" option. This can harm your computer or compromise your privacy. FileHippo also does not use HTTPS or hash-checking to verify the integrity of the downloads, which makes them vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks².

On the other hand, some sources¹⁵⁶ claim that FileHippo is safe to use and that it thoroughly vets all of the programs it promotes on its website. They also say that FileHippo constantly updates itself to provide the most up-to-date products while also ensuring that they are all safe¹.

Therefore, the answer to your question depends on how much you trust FileHippo and how careful you are when downloading software from their website. If you decide to use FileHippo, I would recommend that you:

- Avoid using the "Download Manager" option and choose the direct download link instead.
- Scan the downloaded files with a reliable antivirus or anti-malware program before installing them.
- Check the hash value of the downloaded files against the original source if possible.
- Use a standard user account with minimum privileges when browsing the internet or installing software.
- Keep your system and security software updated.

I hope this helps you make an informed decision. Please let me know if you have any other questions.😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 7/5/2023
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(3) What is FileHippo.com? - Microsoft Community. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/what-is-filehippocom/34eb86b6-4d5f-46cc-a537-b31b6dbd89f1.
(4) FileHippo: Is FileHippo Safe to Download Free Software?. https://www.gadgetskool.com/filehippo-review-complete-details/.
(5) Is filehippo.com Safe? filehippo Reviews & Safety Check | WOT. https://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/filehippo.com.
(6) The 10 Safest Free Software Download Sites for Windows - MUO. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/9-cleanest-safest-websites-download-free-software-windows/.

[xrobwx71]

File Hippo has always been reputable. I've downloaded many files from there over the years without issue.

I second the restore point creation.

[v_v]

orillia3,

I too can vouch for both filehippo and Spartan Clipboard.  I have not tried the one that is on filehippo, but I will say that from the posting there it appears to be version 21.05.  From the date indicated that version was possibly one of the first versions that the owner posted for free.  He updated Spartan Clipboard through 21.7 and then to the final version 22.10.  I am not sure what filehippo means by "trial version".

v_v

[xrobwx71]

It's on SourceForge as well,which is definitely reputable.
There is also an "alternative to" button which sometimes finds open source/free alternatives to softwares.

https://sourceforge.net/software/product/Spartan-Clipboard/

https://sourceforge.net/software/product/Spartan-Clipboard/alternatives

[orillia3]

There is a copy on the Internet Archive but I am in the same situation, is it an unadulterated copy. Maybe I should dig out an old computer and install it to see what happens.

I tried to PM v_v but their inbox is full. Landzdown does not have many slots in their inboxes.

[v_v]

orillia3,

Try to pm me again.  I cleaned out the Inbox.  Somehow LandzDown said my Inbox was 100 % full with only 1 message in it!

v_v

[Corrine]

Somehow LandzDown said my Inbox was 100 % full with only 1 message in it!

I'm sorry about that. I spent a considerable amount of time today trying to determine what is causing the issue with PMs but haven't had any success yet.