Get Into PC and iGet Into PC are two cracked software download sites that allow you to download paid software for free.
However, what is the difference between the two sites? Which one is legit, and which one is fake?
In this review, I will be comparing Get Into PC and its counterpart, iGet Into PC, which share a very similar name. I will be explaining the differences between the two and tell you why you should choose only one and never use the other.
Quick Summary
iGet Into PC is a fraud site that copied Get Into PC, which is the original. Not only did it copy the name but also the design.
Get Into PC is safe, but the same cannot be said for iGet Into PC. Therefore, never use iGet Into PC.
Regardless of which one you use, be mindful of piracy laws that may be violated when using either site.
What Is Cracked Software?
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Before we begin, I thought it pertinent to discuss what cracked software is.
Get Into PC is a site that lets you download cracked software for free. That means that while the software usually requires a license or monthly subscription, you can download it from Get Into PC and use it without a license and without paying.
There are a few ways this is possible, which all fall under the umbrella of “cracking” software. Some of the methods that allow this include:
- Modifying the code to allow users to circumvent a license lock.
- Obtaining license activation codes from free license sharing sites or through other methods.
- Extending the free trial license for a very long period of time.
Typically, crackers will use a decompiler to decompile the program’s code. Software that requires a license usually has a function that checks for such a license upon startup.
The crackers can find ways to get around this function, often by modifying it to accept a fake license key or by sending it a fake status code that indicates a license is being used when, in fact, none is present.
Software with free trials may be cracked by extending the free trial period to 100 years, for example, again by manipulating its code.
It’s not easy to crack software, but it’s possible. Many of the most popular paid software products, such as Adobe Photoshop, are available in cracked versions.
Sites like Get Into PC allow you to download these cracked versions. It makes money by running ads on the site, but it doesn’t charge you for the software downloads.
With that said, let’s explore some of the differences between these two sites.
Get Into PC vs iGet Into PC: Overview
Both Get Into PC and iGet Into PC offer cracked software in various categories. Typically, I find that Get Into PC has a wider range of software per category, but this is not always the case.
In some categories, iGet Into PC has more listings than Get Into PC.
Still, this is subject to change, as both sites upload new cracked software programs every day. With multiple submissions a day, the number of software programs per category is constantly changing.
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Get Into PC vs iGet Into PC: Which One Came First?
For the purposes of checking which website came first, I used Small SEO Tools’ Domain Checker. However, other similar tools exist, which you can use as well to verify the age of a domain.
Get Into PC
As you can see, Get Into PC was first registered back in 2013. It’s been around for a long time and is a trusted source of cracked software.
iGet Into PC
iGet Into PC was first registered in 2017.
That is several years later than Get Into PC. This indicates that iGet Into PC is a copycat site.
It’s not the original site but rather created by someone who tried to capitalize on Get Into PC’s reputation in the industry to make money off it with little advertising.
Many people probably don’t realize the difference between the two sites. They might type “Get Into PC” into Google and come across iGet Into PC, not realizing they are landing on a fake site that is not the original.
Not only did the copycat site copy the name, but it even copied the general design. You will see that the design and color scheme, while not entirely the same, are very similar on both sites.
That makes it even more confusing to people and makes it more likely for people to mistake iGet Into PC for Get Into PC.
That’s really all you need to know. If iGet Into PC is a fake site, you can’t trust it.
You don’t know its motives. Perhaps it is simply trying to make money with ads, or perhaps it bundles its downloads with viruses and malware.
Either way, you should only visit the original site, Get Into PC, and not risk downloading anything from iGet Into PC.
With that said, let’s investigate the safety of either site. Which one is safer to use?
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iGet Into PC vs Get Into PC: VirusTotal Rating
If you want to check whether a file you have downloaded (including software files) or a website is safe, you can use a tool called VirusTotal to scan it.
VirusTotal is an online website that has multiple scanners from numerous contributing cybersecurity agencies and antivirus companies.
It was created by Hispasec Sistemas but purchased by Google and now owned by Chronicle, which is a cybersecurity company that is part of Google Cloud Platform and a subsidiary of Google.
As such, you can trust VirusTotal to be legit. It’s not just a random website that pretends to scan your file or URL but rather a trustworthy site that can actually detect the presence of malware.
As you will see, various well-known companies, such as Kaspersky and Avira, are used to scan URLs and files you upload to VirusTotal.
Let’s compare the scan results when scanning both Get Into PC and iGet Into PC with VirusTotal.
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Get Into PC
As illustrated by the screenshot above, out of 92 contributing security agencies and firms that contribute to VirusTotal, not one of them determined Get Into PC to be malicious.
I only saw one company that scanned it as suspicious, but this is likely just a false flag, given that every other agency that scanned it gave it a “Clean” rating.
Also, “Suspicious” is a step above “Malicious.”
A “Suspicious” rating might mean that there are things that caused the scanner to think there might be an issue, but it might still be safe. However, if a rating of “Malicious” is given, you can assume that malware or some other security risk has definitely been identified.
So, with a “Clean” rating given by 91 out of 92 security companies and only one “Suspicious” rating, you can assume that Get Into PC is a safe site that doesn’t offer malware.
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iGet Into PC
What about the copycat site, iGet Into PC? Is it also safe?
As you can see in the screenshot above, five out of 91 security agencies gave iGet Into PC a “Malicious” rating. Among them are Kaspersky and Avira, two companies well known for their popular antivirus programs.
This is a serious cause for concern. While Get Into PC was not rated as “Malicious” by a single agency, five agencies decided that iGet Into PC was malicious.
So, if you care about your online privacy and security, I would avoid iGet Into PC at all costs and stick with the original site, Get Into PC.
iGet Into PC vs Get Into PC: Legality
What about the legality of the two sites? Are they legal to use?
The answer is the same. Whether you use Get Into PC or iGet Into PC, you are breaking copyright laws.
Software that is released under a license is protected by a copyright. Using it without purchasing the license in a manner unintended by the developer (for example, extending the free trial to last for many years instead of two weeks, as intended), is piracy.
Pirating software is illegal and also quite unethical. Of course, laws can vary from country to country, as can fines and punishments.
You are not likely to actually get punished for downloading software from Get Into PC. Authorities don’t usually have the resources to track down everyone who used a pirating site.
Instead, they typically go after the owners of the pirating sites, if they live within a jurisdiction they have control over. Of course, pirating sites are often based overseas, making them difficult to take down.
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Conclusion
Get Into PC is the original site. On the other hand, iGet Into PC is a copycat site that was set up to piggyback on the success of Get Into PC, with potentially nefarious purposes.
Get Into PC has been rated as safe by VirusTotal, while iGet Into PC has been flagged as malicious by multiple security vendors.
If you want to download pirated software (which is illegal), Get Into PC should be used and not iGet Into PC.
