CNET Editors' review
KooLoader is a download manager that emphasizes simplicity and ease of use. It supports multiple simultaneous downloads, accelerated downloads, segmenting, and browser integration. We tested KooLoader in Windows XP and Windows 7.
As with many free tools, you can opt to install a third-party toolbar, but there's no other adware. We chose not to install something called the Gossiper Toolbar. The program's interface and functionality are similar to those of other download management utilities, with basic control icons for adding and deleting URLs, pausing and resuming downloads, and accessing the program's options. There are separate windows for downloads in progress and finished downloads, and the target URL of our download appeared in the top window when we clicked on it. We opened the Options dialog, clicked the check box to associate KooLoader with Internet Explorer, opened a browser window, and navigated to a download. When we right-clicked the link, the context menu showed an option to download the file with KooLoader, and a detailed properties dialog opened when we started the download. Right-clicking the program's icon in the System Tray let us instantly pause and resume downloads and open the program's interface. The tabbed Options dialog also gave us access to the scheduling, file segmenting, and language options. We tried initiating several downloads at once, and KooLoader handled them easily.
There are several similar freeware download managers out there, and they're based on essentially the same codes and functionality. They differ largely in ease of use. KooLoader is as easy to use as any of them, and we recommend it to anyone interested in augmenting his or her download capability.
Publisher's Description
From KooLoader:
KooLoader is download manager software that guarantees a worthy Internet downloading experience through the addition of an adaptive download accelerator, segmented downloads for acceleration; an astounding number of simultaneous downloads. The program offers support for Internet Explorer, Firefox. Anytime you need to download something online, copying the URL of that file will prompt KooLoader to automatically paste it into its main window and simply hitting OK in the small window that will be displayed instantly, will start the download.
KooLoader allows you to use when downloading even links stored in you clipboard, offering support also for both protocols HTTP and FTP. User interface is as clean as it can be providing you all the features in the easiest way possible. The offerings go on comprehensive error recovery and resume capability are included. This mean the ability to resume broken downloads that had been interrupted on account of lost connections, network breakdown or system shutdowns saving files you downloaded up to then.
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"A performant download manager"
Version: KooLoader 3.0
Pros
Works great and will accomplish all my needs for downloading files.
Cons
The download speed isn`t always as I want it, but it`s still faster than before.
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"ineffective"
Version: KooLoader 2.5
Pros
So simple even a caveman gets bored.
Cons
Let me count the ways.
Summary
skip this download and go with FDM.
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"Excellent tool!"
Version: KooLoader 2.2
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Fantastic work with this one, it`s a great file sharing software.
I recommend it if you want to download faster and easier! -
"WONDERFUL PROGRAM!!!"
Version: KooLoader 1.6
Pros
Cool-looking, easy-to-work-with and friendly interface and commands.
Cons
None I could see. :)
Summary
I tested it with a 125 MB file: it had half the file taken down in no time...talk about superior speed. ^___^
Plus, the programs remembers every file you download and you can do as many downloads as you want at the same time.
Definitely a must-have free program!!! =D
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