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Downloads:
7,427,790
- Requirements:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server
- Limitations:
30-day trial
- Date Added:
March 23, 2005
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Publisher's description of Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
From Tonec:Internet Download Manager is a tool for increasing download speeds and for resuming, scheduling, and organizing downloads. The program will resume unfinished downloads due to lost connections, network problems, or unexpected power outages. It can connect to the Internet at a set time, download the files you want, and disconnect or shut down your computer when it's done. It supports FTP, HTTP, and SHTTP protocols, MP3 audio files, and MPEG video-content processing.
Version 4.03 build 6 revises the Download with IDM feature for Internet Explorer, features improved download-link-capturing logic, adds download-link capturing from antileech plug-ins, and adds protection from faulty registry cleaners.
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Editor's review of Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
5.0 stars
- "Gracefully become a power downloader"
Don't let the dull name fool you: Internet Download Manager is a full-featured package that handles downloading tasks with aplomb. It conveniently integrates into your browser, even if you use Mozilla or Opera.
It automatically sorts incoming files by file type and puts them in the appropriate folder. Most importantly, it supercharges download speeds (it doubled ours). Its windowed interface is clean and easy to understand. Power users can take advantage of the command line interface to resume file transfers, schedule downloads, connect through dial-up, or log on to password-protected sites. Experienced users also can limit the number of connections, the download speeds for specific sites, and even create an exception list to block specific, user-defined sites.
Other features include automatic virus checking and the ability to download all files linked to a page. The new version has a Web spider that can analyze a site and retrieve, for example, all the images on it.
Internet Download Manager strikes us as a natural choice for users in need of a trusty transfer tool. Version 5.11 build 5 added FLV grabber that can be used to download videos from YouTube, Google Video, MySpaceTV, and other popular sites.
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User reviews of Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
- Average user rating: 3.8 stars out of 1221 votes
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
Pros: This program makes me love it for it's features and speed - even though it can be obtrusive and angry when you attempt to unistall it. Intergrates into Firefox without any added extensions or the need for Flashgot. The speed of your downloads is increased by atleast 15% in my case, and if you add file types such as RM and MOV - it will rip streaming media without a fuss.
Cons: My audio does cut out for a second or two upon the first download, but that is more than likely my soundcard than IDM. The other con is when you want to uninstall it - IDM acts annoyed.
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2 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
Pros: Great integration into MS Internet Explorer (but you have to go to Manage Add-Ons to see the plugin) and allows your antivirus program to scan it.
My normal download rate is about 3.30Kb on a 56K connection. The program's d/l rate varies: from a low of 2.20 to a high of 5.1. It averages 3.8Kb.
Cons: Download speed isn't much higher than a non-IDM download. If there is a download accelerator in it, it's iffy.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
Pros: This thing optimizes download to what your hardware can really do and speeds it up a little more about a minute every 1 megabyte for me(dial-up).
Cons: nothing i cant think of but i cant rate it with five stars bec i think the tray icon dosnt look good.",
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
Pros: Well, I tried this program and must say it's wery helpfull. I downloads tons of mp3 and etc. files daily and offen from very slow sites. I used Net Vampire for more then two years when I found this program. IDMan downloaded the same file almost 2 times faster! It's incredible! And it's quate stable to under my Windows XP. I even think about buing it after trial period. I recommend this product to all who looking for fast and stable download manager.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Internet Download Manager 4.03 build 6
Pros: If you use dial up, ADSL or cable then this is the download manager to use. If you are a novice then there is a learning curve to master your downloads with this program. This program speeds up the service for people who use any kind of connection. I have DSL and found this to be very fast. The speed is faster and I did not have to explain how difficult, unreliable and slow to use the regular windows download manager to anyone sharing my connection. If you are using Internet and you are prepared to conquer this learning curve this is the one for you.
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