Magix (current owner) occasionally offers older versions of Sound Forge for free or cheap on their "Upgrade" page. While you won't find version 7 for free usually, you can sometimes find for under $30, which recreates the classic workflow without the malware.
: Claimed to be the complete commercial version of the software, rather than a limited "Express" version or a trial. sound forge 7 full retail hot
If you find a ISO on an archive site, do not just run the installer. Magix (current owner) occasionally offers older versions of