CNET Editors' review
This download manager application features a large "Tell a Friend" button, but we don't send bad news to our friends. TD Download Accelerator's interface is clean, simple, and inviting, and that's the end of the good news. From there, it goes downhill fast.
A basic Add-URL command shows many accurate URLs as invalid. An accelerator doesn't download much faster than your browser. A Help file with clear screenshots but muddy text doesn't inspire novices. Configuration options that don't seem to alter functionality won't win friends from advanced users. In short, this utility doesn't live up the expectations of any level user. A promised integration with Internet Explorer never appeared, nor did automatic downloading of certain file types.
If you have a very specific URL pointing to a very specific file type, then you can use this utility. It won't be much faster or more convenient than your browser, but it will download the file. However, there are many utilities in this genre that download faster and have more robust options.
Publisher's Description
From Topdownloads:
TD Download Accelerator is a download manager. Download your music, video, games, and software. This application downloads faster then Windows default downloader. TD Download Accelerator is fully integrated into the browser, providing the best possible performance from any Internet connection (dial-up, cable, DSL / ADSL, T1 etc.), allowing a faster and more reliable download experience.
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2.9 starsout of 7 votes
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2.9 starsout of 7 votes
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"DO NOT DOWNLOAD!"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Pros
this represents a FAKE security risk for your computer it has 2 very bad trojans that hide in your registry and when it restarts your computer you have twice as many viruses than before and i even tried to download somthing with this its SLOW.
Cons
its a virus if you want a good virus free download accelerator try internetdownloadmanager.com it will increase your download speed 5 times and its light weight so no worries.
Summary
use at your own risk and make sure you have a good anti spyware program if you use this .......later dudes
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"very good, does what it's supposed to do"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Pros
Easy to use interface
Cons
Little Sketchy
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"It really sucks bum"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Pros
its not a big program
Cons
it sucks
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"Good"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Pros
Ok
Cons
dont like
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"Demo OK, Full Ver. Bad"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Summary
The demo work fine, but then I purchace the full Ver. And it would not work at all, I have e-mail the company many times, with no reply, that will help me. If you want to burn your money buy it!
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"junk"
Version: TD Download Accelerator 1
Summary
wants you to buy it as soon as you get it installed
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