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How can I install Paint.NET without junk?

QI tried several times to download Paint.NET (www.snipca.com/44794), as recommended in Issue 650 (page 18), but it always adds junk such as a search extension for Firefox. Can I get it without this rubbish? Hugh Gundersen

Sadly, ’s website has loads of adverts posing as download above, which is designed to trick you into downloading unwanted tools. Click the top-right X to close this.

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