Which Browser Is Recommended for Dege's stuffs, and Why?

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Use Microsoft Edge when browsing Dege's stuffs. The site owner explicitly recommends Edge because it does not rely on Google's "Safe Browsing" service, which the owner blames for false-positive security warnings on the site's downloads. This is a site-specific recommendation, not a general claim that Edge is more secure than other browsers.

The reason behind the recommendation

The owner's note on the homepage explains the situation directly:

  • Some downloads on the site have triggered permanent false-positive alarms in antivirus packages.
  • Those false positives get reported to VirusTotal, a service Google relies on.
  • As a result, browsers using Google's Safe Browsing "security" service may flag the site or its files.
  • The owner states they will no longer fight against "Google's crap" and instead tells visitors to use a browser free of that service.

The recommendation is therefore about avoiding warning interstitials and blocked downloads, not about the browser's general safety record.

What this means in practice

Situation What you may see Suggested action
Browsing with Edge No Google Safe Browsing warnings Proceed as normal
Browsing with a Google Safe Browsing browser Possible warning page or blocked download Switch to Edge, or bypass only if you trust the source
Downloading a password-protected zip Password prompt Use dege as the password

Related detail: zip passwords

If a downloaded zip asks for a password, the homepage states the password is:

dege

The owner explains this is a guard against persistent false-positive antivirus alarms, not an attempt to restrict access.

Practical takeaway

If you plan to download from Dege's stuffs — especially dgVoodoo2 or the various patches — open the site in Edge to avoid Google Safe Browsing interference. If you use another browser and hit a warning, that is the expected behavior described by the site owner, not evidence that the files themselves are malicious.