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Publisher's Description
From FrostWire:
FrostWire is a free, open source BitTorrent client, first released as a fork of LimeWire. Gnutella support was dropped entirely, and now FrostWire only uses the BitTorrent network. You can now use FrostWire to send large files or entire folders to Colleagues, Friends and family.
What's new in this version: Version 5.2.11 features fixes for advanced bittorrent settings.
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 1,719 votes
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Current version:
1.9 starsout of 17 votes
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"THE MOST RIDICULOUS THING I HAVE EVER SEEN"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
IF THERE WAS A PRO TO IT, IT WOULD GO HERE
Cons
ITS SLOW, IT DOESN'T DOWNLOAD MUSIC, IT DOESN'T HAVE HALF OF THE FEATURES 4.21.8 HAD, YOU CAN'T TRANSFER MUSIC FROM IT TO iTUNES, IT DOWNLOADS ENTIRE ALBUMS WHEN I WANT JUST ONE SONG.
Summary
I COULD GO ON, BUT ALL I'M GOING TO SAY IS, STOP TRYING TO MAKE A PERFECT THING BETTER, 4.21.8 WAS PERFECT, I DON'T MIND SEEING SPAM, I'M SMART ENOUGH NOT TO DOWNLOAD IT, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND COMPUTERS, GET RID OF VERSION 5.2.11, ITS TIME TO KEEP THE OLD AND OUT WITH THE NEW.
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"DON'T DO IT! Doesn't work; Dumps Virus during uninstall"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
It used to, kinda, sorta, work, before the updates.
Cons
New Version does not open, and comes with a virus.
Summary
After I installed the New Version, I attempted to use it. You know... like any normal person. After trying to get it open multiple times over 3-4 days, I gave up. I decided to uninstall the software, and it released a virus. Thanks to CNET I had my AVG up to date, and was saved from the virus.
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"Something changed; slow & has few songs to choose from"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
Free but with a price
Cons
Has virus; you should get rid of it
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"A torrent client and installed a virus on my system."
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
Do you consider getting a virus a pro? Doubt it. Read the million other people saying the same thing that I'm about to say. This version is GARBAGE. If you're looking for a torrent program then get uTorrent, or else stick to the old frostwire. And I even think this thing installed a virus (tons of pop ups right after I "upgraded")
Cons
Everything about this new one is a con. I got a message on my old frostwire telling me to "upgrade" to a new version. This "upgrade" is total BS and is 100% different...noting more than a torrent program now which I already have. Music on this new one is IMPOSSIBLE to find, and I think it might have even installed a virus on my computer.
Summary
Everything about this new one ia con. I got a message on my old frostwire telling me to "upgrade" to a new version. This "upgrade" is total BS and is 100% different...noting more than a torrent program now which I already have. Music on this new one is IMPOSSIBLE to find, and I think it might have even installed a virus on my computer.
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"Not happy at all, prev versions were much better."
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
GUI is nice to look at...
Cons
I found that often it takes a long time to connect, and most of the time it doesn't find the songs I've been looking for... I haven't used it for anything else.
Summary
I'm removing this software... the quality has gone WAY downhill, and I don't like all the garbage the searches return. Selection is also very hit and miss...
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"I like it because is free.."
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
is free so not complain here.
Cons
slow.some body help this thing is too slow,hey wite a menute is free.....
Summary
well is free so I dont' care..
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"DON'T DO IT!!!"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
There really aren't any Pro's anymore. I'd used previous versions with little to no troubles.
Cons
This program has become very confusing to use. The really ugly thing is that the uninstall function carries a virus. Make sure your antivirus is up to date!
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"Like it and use it but it has it's down side"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
It's great at finding files, and for this purpose it works great !
Cons
Slow on downloads and don't download full albums automatically
Summary
I use it to seed my downloads then exit it so I can download using Bit torrent.
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"DO NOT UPDATE FROSTWIRE!!!!!"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
None whatsoever.
Cons
Downloading this "update" will remove you from the Gnutella network and turns the software into nothing more than a torrent search engine.
Summary
If you like downloading one song at a time at a very fast speed, do NOT install this and do NOT update passed Frostwire 4. You have been warned and will be sorry if you do.
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"For me it is very hard to use!"
Version: FrostWire 5.2.11
Pros
It works some times and it is free!
Cons
Slow, slower than the previous version! Seems like fewer hits also.
Summary
Like I said it works and it is free. It is just too hard to understand for a rookie on computers!
Maybe the next version will be better!
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