Follow the below link to a VirusTotal report on Exact Audio Copy. This is a good example of a file that actually has built in adware:
EAC 0.99 BetaI have been using EAC for about 2 years to create FLAC backups of my CDs. The program is nerdy, but I have not found anything else that does as well a job.
The reported adware crap is legitimate, but it's much more harmless than it looks. During installation of the program the user has the option to install a small eBay program/shortcut. That's it; that's the "virus". If the option is not selected, the eBay shortcut does not get installed. End of subject.
Even if it does get installed, no harm will befall the computer despite the direct link that's created to eBay. Although a purist might panic over this, in the end it's harmless and it can be easily removed.
