- Quick specs
- Price: Free; Paid upgrade available
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/NT
- Date added: December 02, 2008
- Total Downloads: 68,541,748
- Downloads last week: 43,887
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A newer version of Download Accelerator Plus is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 1679 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Seth Rosenblatt on December 02, 2008
This download manager brings much more to the table than fast file transfers, but it definitely delivers those, too. Increased download speeds are Download Accelerator Plus's bread and butter, speeding up downloads by almost 200 percent in most cases and occasionally as high as 400 percent.
Besides splitting files into smaller pieces, it thrives on automatically seeking faster mirrors. It also can get a file simultaneously from several sites, which is useful if a particular site limits the download speed; it can resume downloads; and it can preview some media files while downloading. There's also a blacklist for sites that you never want to accept downloads from, and categorized folders and filters to keep your downloads organized. DAP rolls in a media buffer, too, that allegedly will prevent streaming-video hiccups. Ensuring that you're running the latest version of the Adobe Flash player won't hurt, either.
Two new features include a UI change that lets users choose a Firefox- or Internet Explorer-styled download window, and integration with DAP's publisher's video converter. Downloading and converting video on the fly is a pretty smart way to keep the program fresh. The program will prompt you at your first attempt if you don't have the converter installed and guide you through its installation. Frustratingly, the install process will weigh you down with a ton of toolbars, default switches, and e-mail recommendations that you must opt out of for a clean installation.
Although it's heavy with ads and promotions, DAP is still a good choice for adding some heat to your typical download recipe.
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Publisher's description
From SpeedBit :Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) 9 is the world's most popular download manager, with over 165 million users worldwide. DAP accelerates your download speed so you can get all your favorite files, applications, and videos as fast as possible. Additionally, DAP features powerful privacy, security, and file management tools letting you download with confidence and flexibility. DAP is easy to use, working automatically with your web browser to provide the fastest download speed possible. DAP 9 has been enhanced with advanced new capabilities. New features include a free YouTube downloader; free video converter for iPod or PSP, Internet Explorer and Firefox style downloading; and new innovative Multi Antivirus security analysis.
What's new in this version:
Version 9.0.0.5 adds downloading of YouTube and other web videos; converting videos for iPod, PSP, iPhone, cell phone; adds Download Styles including Internet Explorer style and Firefox style; download security powered by SpeedBit Multi Antivirus Analysis; various performance and interface enhancements; integration with SpeedBit Video Converter.
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User reviews of Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
- Average user rating: 3.7 stars out of 1679 votes
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Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
Pros: good nikjhixhoius
Cons: ok;vokjgm;okjpog
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
"AD WARE Orbit Downloader is Far better"
Pros: nothing special. just doing job.
Cons: Shows Ads
asks for premium every time.Summary: I will suggest you to use the Orbit Downloader than this if you use Firefox than go for DownThemAll addon.
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Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
"Useless program! Ask for money for high acceleration"
Pros: No. Pros! at all , instead use Download Accelerator Manager (DAM), free!!!
Cons: 1. For making 10 or more simultaneous connections for extreme acceleration, this program is asking for money! U S E L E S S.
2. The program still doesn't integrate with google chrome! The best browser ever!!!Summary: Don't spoil your OS and hard drive by downloading and wasting time and money on this software!
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Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
Pros: ...didn't get a chance to see it in action coz of the ads
Cons: ads, i don't like ads when i'm browsing especially if it's always on top of my browser. it's very intrusive.
Summary: my experience was extremely unsatisfying because i expected this to be a smooth application that will help me get better bandwidth. i didn't expect the ads and boy was i put off.
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Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.0.0.5
"I hate this program! not worthy at all. scum.....!"
Pros: no no no no!!!
Cons: not better than IDM, IDM is still the best!
Summary:
I hate this program! not worthy at all. garbage!!!
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