Freeware is software that is available for download and for use without charge for an unlimited time.

It can be freely used and redistributed by you as long as you do it for free as the author/developer retains copyright. Sometimes the licence states it is only free for home / education use, If you are going to use it in a business the author usually expects payment or a donation, BUT not always.

Freeware is generally safe, most websites that provide a directory of Freeware, like this site and our sister site www.security4free.com usually do not list software that has viruses, spyware or adaware in them.

You should always check your downloads with a anti-virus program and always read the instructions when installing software in case there is a check box for installing something with it i.e. toolbars or other software.