CNET Top 5: Worst downloads of 2006 Video

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Created: 05/02/2007

Video description: With so many free programs out there, some are bound to be bad. Here are the worst.

With so many free programs out there, some are bound to be bad. Here are the worst.

As the stink settles, we rank the absolute worst downloadable programs from 2007.

The five worst examples of free downloads so far in the second quarter.

Our worst downloads of the summer are downright frightening.

Our worst downloads of the summer are downright frightening.

Our worst downloads of the summer are downright frightening.

In the history of CNET, these are the worst products we've seen.

From exploding batteries to the Internet tubes, we count down the worst in technology from July through September of 2006.

CNET's Jessica Dolcourt gives some suggestions for free downloads that are great for students.

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