CNET Editors' review
To put it bluntly, some programs are pigs. Bandwidth hogs, to be exact. Many download applications, for example, use as much of your connection as they can. What if you're running more than one at the same time? NetLimiter lets you restrict certain applications' bandwidth usage so more important ones get priority. Using the straightforward interface, you can instantly view connections and stats and even apply different limitations at different times of day. For example, you might allot more bandwidth to download managers and file-sharing programs at night. Our only quibble is the program uses too much memory (12MB). Overall, however, NetLimiter is a great way for experienced users to wring every last bit out of a broadband connection.
Publisher's Description
From Locktime Software:
NetLimiter monitors applications that access the Internet and actively controls their Internet traffic. You can use it to set (download/upload) speed limits for applications or even single connection. It allows you to share your Internet connection bandwidth among all applications running on your PC. This version features minor improvements and bug fixes.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 52 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 52 votes
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"Blue Screen"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
Fails epically!
Cons
Blue Screens system upon boot. Had to use system restore. Absolute trash!
Summary
Don't install it. You have been warned! (WINDOWS 7)
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"Absolute Junk"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
Couldn't install this software as it froze at 75% on several installs.
Cons
This ruins your system. Beware...if you attempt to install this, make sure you're using a test system or have a backup/system restore.
Summary
This software would not even install - froze at 75% trying to install it twice. Locked up my system and I had to reboot to recover, as the network lost connection via this installation routine.
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"now i know why my vista showing blue screen every day"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
if you dnt have problem with system crash almost everyday then good for you .
Cons
vista also saying "windows has crashed and do you think netlimiter is the cz of that that crash"
all this day i thouight it was my antivirus or graphics card .atlast i found the culpritSummary
search for any good stable version or any ohter softwer
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"Stopped mail spam with one click."
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
I have a trojan mail spammer in my services.exe file. Blocked that file from the internet and all spam stopped, I can actually use my computer to fix this issue.
Cons
None so far.
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"Blue screened twice in 2 days"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
Nice user interface.
Cons
I installed Netlimiter, and within 2 days, Windows (Vista) had blue-screened twice (which is very unusual for my PC. It is normally quite stable).
Browsing speed was also significantly reduced. It took at least twice as long to download web pages.Summary
I would buy the product if it a) didn't crash and b) didn't impact system performance.
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"great for allocating bandwidth for online games"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
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"great little freebie with lots of hidden talents"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
it drills down to all the info available but it takes time to remember it all. runs quietly in the background and is there when needed.
Cons
i have no documentation but a bad memory and have to try and remember how i did it last time.
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"lock up tell I removed it"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
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"Keeps network traffic under control"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
When sharing a DSL network with torrent users, this software kept everybody happy.
Cons
A password feature would be nice so the kids don't keep changing what I've set for them.
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"Version 1.3 SUPERB! Version 2.7 & 2.8 GARBAGE!"
Version: NetLimiter 1.3
Pros
Version 1.3 is clear, concise, easy to use, and gives you everything you need to monitor and/or limit all downloads & uploads. Really essential if you have a maximum monthly download capacity set by your broadband provider like I have. Also allows you to change the display name of applications so, for example, I renamed iexplore.exe to show as Internet Explorer - much more sense!
Cons
Absolutely nothing wrong with Version 1.3 BUT... I started off using version 2.7 and this STINKS! Really great to look at, but not so easy to navigate round the various 'plugin' windows, and it's SO buggy. The window constantly shows incorrect views that seem to get 'left behind' and as such are not usable, and it refreshes inconsistently and incorrectly. Just can't live with that, so it got deleted in preference for v1.3. Really can't recommend v2.7 at all (btw, also tried the latest v2.8 - same problems!)
