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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.
Publisher's Description
From SpeedBit:
Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) is the world's most popular download manager with over 200 million installs 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. Support for the fast Google Chrome browser has been added, and DAP's download process has been optimized for even more powerful performance. In DAP you can download your favorite videos from YouTube and other popular video sites at accelerated speeds with a Video Downloader expansion. Downloading is safer as well thanks to innovative download security powered by SpeedBit's Multi Antivirus (MAV) Analysis that lets you compare what the leading Antivirus programs have to say about your downloads. DAP is available in 39 languages, with translations provided by users working on the SpeedBit Translation Wiki Project.
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All versions:
3.7 starsout of 2,148 votes
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Current version:
3.1 starsout of 47 votes
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"Really helps with slower connections."
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Works as advertised.
Cons
None; works as advertised.
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"One of the best!!"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
1.Simple to use
2.Amazing speeds on slow connectionsCons
downloads Tend to break on wireless connections
Summary
USE IT because it's the best!!
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"Meets claimed features/expectations"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Speed, simplicity of use, multiple mirroring access, companion products
Cons
Promo's & advertising (though can turn off most of these at installation)
Summary
Have being using DAP since late 1990's - it's my preferred Download Accelerator and its companion tools for video et. al. also match claimed performance/expectations.
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"Do NOT this piece of junk!"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
it's free and that's all
Cons
Hijack-ware! Will hijack your browers homepage.
Summary
Even after I unchecked the box, and therefor opting out of changing my homepage, the installer ignored it and changed my homepage to the extend that I was unable to reset it. Even their reset utility didn't work. No matter what I did, after closing Firefox and restarting it, the same old hijacked homepage came back. I had to do a system restore to get rid of it.
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"I use it daily!"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Puts the download right where I want them and the downloaded software can be opened later from that location or immediately from the download screen.
Cons
None that come to mind.
Summary
Not sure if it speeds things up or not, but great management tool that I can't live without!
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"Kile it better than Orbit buy has a trojan!"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
quick dowloads, clean interface
Cons
gave me a trojan called DAP,,,
Summary
great product fix the trojan!
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"Works fine"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Works great for me with Win 7
Cons
Not compatible with all programs
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"Not very ethical software and nearly spamware"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Did download as it said
Cons
Tricks you into installing other stuff.
Tricks you into setting your default browser search engine to speedbit.
May trick you into other things tooSummary
I never really trusted it and when it set my browser defaults without my consent I was annoyed and removed it immediately. Not exactly without my consent but on a dialogue box that you would normally dismiss quickly there was a sneaky box ticked. And then whenever you upgrade you have to think about not installing over crapware you don't want. This is definitely on the edge of ethical freeware and I am outa here. It can only get worse as they try to get more sneaky. Try another downloader.
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"Waste of time trying to use"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Fast of some downloads, pictures from friends download the best.
Cons
Some downloads will not open, Zune downloads will not open.
Summary
Only good for some downloads, not all.
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"Sucks Don't waste your time find another one"
Version: Download Accelerator Plus 9.6
Pros
Nothing The "sleek" looking application
Cons
Ads and almost everything
Summary
ill just try to find another speed downloader
this one blows
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