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Why does my Selects installer file name have a code in brackets?

Find out what the short code in your Selects installer file name means and why the file is safe to open.

Written by Nandita Kothari

What the code in the installer file name means

When you download Selects from our website, the installer file name can include a short code in square brackets, like this:

  • Windows: Selects Installer [k3x7q2m5p4].exe

  • Mac: Selects Installer [k3x7q2m5p4].dmg

The code in the installer file name is a random mix of 10 letters and numbers. When you first open Selects, the app can use this code to match your install to your visit to our download page. That helps us understand how people find Selects. The code itself is random and doesn't contain your name, email, or any details about your computer.

Is the Selects installer safe to open?

Yes. A Selects installer you downloaded from our website is safe to open, even with the code in its name. The code is only added to the file name. The installer is the same official Selects installer everyone gets.

Tip: Not sure where a file came from? Delete it and download Selects again from our website.


FAQs

My installer file name ends with (1). Is that a problem?

No, a (1) at the end of the installer file name is not a problem. Your browser adds (1), (2), and so on when you download the same file more than once. The installer works the same.

Do I need to do anything with the code?

No, you don't need to do anything with the code. Open the installer as usual to install Selects.

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