CNET Editors' review
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.
Publisher's Description
From Tonec:
Internet Download Manager is a tool for increasing download speeds by up to 5 times, and for resuming, scheduling, and organizing downloads. The program will resume unfinished downloads due to network problems, or unexpected power outages. The program features a full-fledged site grabber that downloads files that are specified with filters, for example, all pictures from a Web site, different parts of Web sites, or complete Web sites for offline browsing. The program supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and MMS protocols, and has an adaptive download accelerator for MP3 audio, FLV and MPEG video files. The program also features Download Video and Audio Panels for Internet Exporer, Chrome, Opera, Safari, Firefox and other Mozilla based browsers that appears on top of a web-player and can be used to download flash videos from sites like YouTube, MySpaceTV, Google Videos.
What's new in this version: Version 6.08 build 9 improves video stream recognition for web players and adds support for new types of video streaming sites, also adds support of new Filesonic changes.
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2.6 starsout of 5 votes
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"Terrible, what on Earth happened??? BEWARE OF TROJAN!!"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.08 build 9
Pros
None, used to be legitimate software.
Cons
1. Already had this installed for a long time, and somehow it degenerated into a virus. 2. Just downloaded it from here, scanned the odd looking file type that was included and guess what? TROJAN HORSE!!! 2 different 3. Avast! Blocked malware attack. 4. Avira's Luke Filewalker found "TR/Dropper.Gen" which is malware. A double negative is proof positive that this program is no longer trustworthy. May be low risk, but any threat to my computer will be wiped out immediately!
Summary
I'm puzzled right now as to what happened to this software. I'm guessing that a virus was inserted in the most recent update. I liked the trial version so much, that I invested in the paid version and it's been great up until now. I might download it from the actual site, but I'm very skeptical at this point. Not sure if I should trust it again. In fact, I'm not even going to take the risk and I'd advise you all to not do it either if you care about your computer
***UPDATE***
Updated on Feb 5, 2012
As several others have mentioned in their reviews, this program attempted to destroy my OS. I performed a complete uninstall, and that's when disaster struck. My computer was rendered useless because it was running at 100% with no intention of stopping, nothing was accessible and it was performing several functions on its own which were related to IDM's new malware attack. I had to turn off the machine with the power button, putting the stability of my HDD at risk.
This is the typical behavior of a malware attack. I am just now getting my computer back on after taking all precautions, and everything appears to be fine now, as no malware items have been detected. This is all she wrote, I'll never use IDM again. It's very unfortunate, because they used to be completely legitimate. -
"I also disliked this software. I agree with rebrink88."
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.08 build 9
Pros
What it claimed is true.
Cons
My Windows 7 Ultimate OS get corrupted and i needed to reinstall and lose all my Personal data. Like most people experienced, System Services gradually will fail to start. "Diagnostic Policy Service is not working" and oftentimes, i get disconnected to internet.
Summary
They should be more transparent to consumers as to what should be expected to happen if ever they decide not to use the Product. Now i keep avoiding their Product despite the Good review conducted by CNET. I'm disappointed.
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"One of the best download managers"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.08 build 9
Pros
Fast Downloading speed, support for video sites and grabber projects, simplified UI and nice integration.
Cons
Not free .
Summary
Better than the so called DAP.
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"SOFTWARE WITH VIRUS TO DISABLE YOUR DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.08 build 9
Pros
Looks Like a great product until you do not purchase after the trial.
Cons
WILL DISABLE YOUR STANDARD DOWNLOAD CAPABILITIES TO FORCE YOU TO PURCHASE THE PACKAGE. SCAM SOFTWARE.
Summary
NEVER CONSIDER PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT. IT IS A SCAM TO FORCE YOU TO PURCHASE BECAUSE IT DISABLES NORMAL MICROSOFT FUNCTIONS!!!
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"Great product"
Version: Internet Download Manager 6.08 build 9
Pros
Intercepts all downloads and speeds up the process while managing the bandwidth. I have yet to have it fail.
Cons
None so far.
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