Best Download Manager

Discussion in 'Software' started by training4life, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    What is the best download manager? confused

    I hope that they have the following:

    • Makes the download more faster.
    • Resumes broken download
    • Easy mangament of downloads
    • No spyware or adware
    • Easy to use
    • Can handle multiple downloads


    Is Download Accelerator Plus 8.5 a good one?
     
    training4life, Jul 1, 2007
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  2. gamefreak863

    gamefreak863 Private First Class

    hmm... I don't know if it has all the features your looking for...as I've just started using it and haven't quite got acquainted...Flashget.
     
    gamefreak863, Jul 1, 2007
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  3. SkunkWorks

    SkunkWorks Private E-2

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    SkunkWorks, Jul 1, 2007
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Think you need to update yourself on this app now as in last version 1.8 onwards , its free and adware free, yes in the installer it has the option to install the Google toolbar, but many free apps do this as well.

    http://www.flashget.com/index_en.htm
    I use Flashget and like the app, I wouldnt use it if it had spyware or adware included

    Download
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/FlashGet_d461.html


    Download Express is also good
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/Download_Express_d449.html
     
    DavidGP, Jul 1, 2007
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  5. SkunkWorks

    SkunkWorks Private E-2

    From Majorgeeks - see editors note - Flashget is ad suported

    FlashGet is specifically designed to address two of the biggest problems when downloading files:
    Speed and management of downloaded files.

    If you've ever waited forever for your files to download from a slow connection, or been cut off mid-way through a download - or just can't keep track of your ever-growing downloads - FlashGet is for you.

    FlashGet can split downloaded files into sections, downloading each section simultaneously, for an increase in downloading speed from 100% to 500%. This, coupled with FlashGet's powerful and easy-to-use management features, helps you take control of your downloads like never before.

    Editors note: Flashget is ad supported.

    Author: FlashGet
    Date: 2007-06-29
    Size: 4.41 Mb
    License: Adware
    Requires: Win All
    Downloaded: 122597 Times
     
    SkunkWorks, Jul 1, 2007
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  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    I know what that says and I have mentioned this to the editor, in getting it changed to reflect the new status of Flashget.

    Odd times with the amount of new software and softwares changing status some small % may have not so current status attached to them on the download pages, which is where user help comes in to notice and mention to the editors the errata http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=17 can use this page and the email listed to Tim @ Majorgeeks to do this.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 1, 2007
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  7. SkunkWorks

    SkunkWorks Private E-2

    Works for me - thanks
     
    SkunkWorks, Jul 1, 2007
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  8. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    I'm gonna try FlashGet. I have a question! In FlashGet does it resumes broken download?
     
    training4life, Jul 1, 2007
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  9. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    YES it does :)

    Also supports FTP transfers and many popular p2p downloads too.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 1, 2007
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  10. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    What is the eMule in the FlashGet?
     
    training4life, Jul 1, 2007
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  11. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    eMule is p2p file sharing and Flashget supports its and other torrent protocols for use in this download manager.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 1, 2007
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  12. gamefreak863

    gamefreak863 Private First Class

    well, if it does...I haven't picked it up on AVG...and I certainly haven't had any slowed performance.
     
    gamefreak863, Jul 1, 2007
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  13. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    Good thing I didn't download it.
     
    training4life, Jul 5, 2007
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  14. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Why you not download it and which one would "it" be as there were 3 suggestions for you?

    If its Flashget, it has no adware or malware included with it, honestly I would not use it if it did.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 5, 2007
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  15. bigbazza

    bigbazza R.I.P. 14/12/2011 - Good Onya Geek

    @Halo@, do any of them speed up Broadband downloads.
    I tried one that said "500% increase ", :) and it was slower than the in-built downloader in Opera v9.21 :) Bazza

    ===

     
    bigbazza, Jul 5, 2007
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  16. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    NAH in reality yes some may speed up the download a little as they grab multi portions of the file to download at same time and combine the file at he end, but 500% NOPE! you only have a set bandwidth speed of your connection from ISP and thats all you can use, their is no magic secret extra stash of bandwidth.

    The main beauty of downlaod managers is the ability to stack a few up and leave them going if any get cut off, then you can resume.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 5, 2007
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  17. BILLMCC66

    BILLMCC66 Bionic Belgian

    i have the latest version of FlashGet and it is superb the only thing i have found is if it is downloading it tends to slow the browser a little but as a download tool it's top (and free) also as HALO said this new version has no adware in, plus if you do P2P it supports most torrents.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-011.gif
     
    BILLMCC66, Jul 5, 2007
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  18. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Rikky, Jul 5, 2007
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  19. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    Sorry, I mean the eMule. :) But can I redownload it?
     
    training4life, Jul 7, 2007
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  20. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    ah gotcha, yes you can re-download Flashget, but the eMule bit is just compatability it doesnt mean you have downloaded eMule, all it means is that you could if you wanted use an eMule link in Flashget to download something.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 7, 2007
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  21. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    Ah I see... Yeah I've seen it. The eMule can be activated through the Options.

    My comment on Flash Get is... It slows my IE. :( But in managing my downloads. It is great.
     
    training4life, Jul 7, 2007
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  22. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member


    Hi, Yes it will slow your IE and surfing down, but that is normal as a download manager ( and all are same ) will use all available TCP connections to the max to get your download as quick as possible! thus slowing surfing down... which is why I tend to load up the download manager pause them all until a time when i not using PC much then set them all going, which is generally while I'm sleeping.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 8, 2007
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  23. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    With getright you can set your download speed limit at whatever you want to leaving enough bandwidth available to carry on browsing the internet :)
     
    Rikky, Jul 8, 2007
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  24. training4life

    training4life Sergeant

    I see... Thanks for the information! I'm gonna stick with FlashGet.
     
    training4life, Jul 9, 2007
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  25. HumbleServant1611

    HumbleServant1611 Sergeant

    HumbleServant1611, Jul 13, 2007
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