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VDownloader

CNET Editors' review

Despite the lack of user guidance, this video-file downloader is easy to set up and use. VDownloader's interface is on the plain side and no Help file is offered, but it shouldn't take most users long to get the hang of downloading videos from their favorite sites.

The interface contains four large icons: Download, Search, Browser, and Settings. By default, VDownloader is set to monitor the clipboard when it's running, so as soon as we copied the link to a video, the program responded and asked us for Save As information. It's a small thing, but some programs don't allow you to choose a file name up front and it can be hard (without opening each file) to know what video you've downloaded if the file name is auto-assigned. The download began immediately after choosing the file name and location. You also can change this setting and manually paste a video link in to the URL field, but we preferred the time-saving clipboard monitoring step. VDownloader also lets you select the format you want to save video files in, another nice touch. Options include AVI, MP3, iPhone/iPod compatibility, and the original format.

The free program includes two useful extras. The first is the Search capability, which allows you to enter a video name and simultaneously search YouTube, Daily Motion, Google, and Yahoo Video. You can uncheck any of the four sites, but you aren't allowed to add any extras. The second extra is a built-in browser, which doesn't have any of the niceties you'll find in Firefox or Internet Explorer, but does include more than 20 bookmarks to video sites and a quick Download Video button for when you find a file you want to save. We recommend this free, easy-to-use video file downloader for any user.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "BELONGS IN THE TRASH CAN"

    December 23, 2012  |   By jfshbt5hgternfjht

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.1326

    Pros

    My anti-virus caught it quick

    Cons

    The minute it was installed my anti-virus said "Threat Clear". In addition, I said NO OTHER SOFTWARE THAN THIS ONE and I was quick to watch it that I don't accidentaly agree to any other software and 12 pieces of software popped on my "all installations screen".

    Summary

    It's another one of those things where you wish you never knew existed!

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Doesn't Work!"

    August 21, 2012  |   By kidsonic

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.1195

    Pros

    No pros found.

    Cons

    Puts cookies all over your computer which do things like try and open the program up on boot up and loads of boxes you have to untick on installation or you'll find toolbars and games all over your computer.

    Does NOT download from DailyMotion as claimed!

    Summary

    Rubbish software that should never have been developed. What a waste of an hour!

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  • 4.0 stars

    "One of the best video downloaders!!"

    August 14, 2012  |   By amylalaz123

    Version: VDownloader 3.3.833

    Pros

    1. It's easy to use and you don't need a tutorial to make it work.
    2. You can download a lot of videos at the same time.
    3. Download speed is one of the fastest.

    Cons

    1. Experienced issues when trying to minimize it. (i.e. The window disappears completely and cannot be found anywhere. Relaunching is disabled afterwards.)
    2. The video is not completely ready even if it is 100% downloaded, but the pending time is not given.

    Summary

    Overall, it is a satisfacting downloader tool similar to Keepvid, but with more functions and a neat interface. The application would be even better if the cons are enhanced.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "no youtube downloads."

    August 14, 2012  |   By lhinckley

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.1195

    Pros

    test downloads provided in menu worked for three of seven. No youtube.

    Cons

    Did not work on current youtube, auto or manual. Repeated video parsing error reported. Help menu takes you to "Free YouTube Downloader" help site with no mention of this product. So I tried "Free YouTube Downloader" - very basic with few features but it does work.

    Summary

    Just go elsewhere.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Once upon a time I found a Trojan on my pc..."

    August 10, 2012  |   By acmezeroone

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.1195

    Pros

    I guess, pros are my anti-virus picked up on it before I got infected? This isn't really a feel good story to be honest

    Cons

    My anti-virus notified me of a trojan during installation of VDownloader, I downloaded the program from: http://vdownloader.com/

    Summary

    The moral of the story is, remember to keep your anti-virus updated, you never know when you might need it. And they all lived happily ever after.

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  • 1.0 stars

    "back up prior to installing"

    July 15, 2012  |   By vanderdb9

    Version: VDownloader 3.6.943

    Pros

    downloads files quickly

    Cons

    when I upgraded it auto deleted video files I had downloaded with another product

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  • 1.0 stars

    "Did not work"

    April 30, 2012  |   By ChrisAllen CNET

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.1195

    Pros

    None none none

    Cons

    This product simply did not work. Win Vista 32-bit.

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  • 4.0 stars

    "Works well"

    April 24, 2012  |   By ChrisAllen CNET

    Version: VDownloader 3.9.178

    Pros

    Does what says. The addition of the Search feature is a bonus.

    Cons

    None so far.

    Summary

    I've tried half a dozen video downloaders from CNET, and this is the ONLY one that (a) works and (b) isn't some reduced-feature trial. A pleasure to use.

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  • 2.0 stars

    "VDownloader does not work for me any more"

    February 20, 2012  |   By MomAries

    Version: VDownloader 3.6.943

    Pros

    None ... does not work wit Windows 7

    Cons

    1.Does not convert to AVI format that enables to upload to Photobucket where my videos are stored.
    2. I keep getting Error when saving to my hard drive ..it's not compatible with Windows 7.

    Summary

    Personally for me it's unusable now due to the above reasons.
    Deleted from my computer.

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  • 5.0 stars

    "Works GREAT on XP!"

    November 28, 2011  |   By bekyvice

    Version: VDownloader 3.6.943

    Pros

    Does exactly what it says... you just need to UNcheck all the added software and toolbars they want to install (that's a no-brainer) and in this way, you are ONLY installing the vdownloader software and nothing else.

    Cons

    None so far! Works GREAT, FAST, and totally organized.

    Summary

    Super easy, quick, go to YouTube, find your favorite video, ALT-TAB to Vdownloader and URL is already pre-populated in search bar, hit DOWNLOAD, wait 1 minute, file is saved to whatever folder you specify. Done!

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