NewsShark for Windows

By WMHSOFT
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Download.com staffSeptember 2, 2015

In the realm of reliable newsreaders, NewsShark is a top contender. It specializes in downloading large files from Usenet, preventing partial or failed downloads with a multipart Resume feature. The partial file preview features downloads, decodes, and plays the first segment of an MP3 or MPEG, giving you the chance to decide if you want to download the full file. The program supports all popular encoding formats and has sufficient speed to meet the needs of most computer users. You shouldn't have any problem negotiating the user screens with its modern-looking interface. The trial download is reasonably small but only offers limited functionality.

What’s new in version 2.0

Now includes yEnc support

NewsShark for Windows

By WMHSOFT
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: October 15, 2002

Latest update: September 2, 2015

Version: 2.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 195,543

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.4/5

18 User Votes

DON'T BUY THIS - DOESN'T WORK, NO SUPPORT!!!
December 22, 2004
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The manufacturer WILL NOT give support or give refunds for this piece of crapware. The software locks up when a large amount of headers are downloaded. To exit you have to end the task. You have to delete the buffer file to get it to run again. I've complained and complained. I got no help or a refund.
September 26, 2004
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Excellent for binary newsgroups
Auction SentryMay 6, 2004
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Mfr ignores support requests--Grrrrr!
March 13, 2004
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Despite 4 emails requesting support concerning a feature that does not work properly, the manufacturer will not respond with support. BEWARE!
All ive ever used
October 13, 2003
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I have used this product for years, its simple to use, not too many confussing options. I dont know why that guy called it slow, he must have a slow news server, i use easynews, and always max out my connection, and i probably download more than most people.
April 4, 2003
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easy to use just lacks on the uploading side of things,other than that good program
zdtywsterter
March 12, 2003
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yurtytyuityu
Does what I need,,,
January 27, 2003
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only 15 in batch during trial, but worth registering. great for large multimedia files. but only one file can download at a time.
simple to use, Yenc support
January 12, 2003
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I used the freeware for 2-3 months before buying the program. For my purpose of mp3 downloads from multiple newsgroups, it runs great. I am running it on Win 95/98 OS loaded on PII and PIII machines.
Use it in combination with GrabIt!
January 2, 2003
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GrabIt certainly is by far the fastest of the two: it allows for upto 8 threads whereas Newsshark is single-threaded. But the main disadvantage of GrabIt is (when you want to download from, say, 30-or-so .mp3 newsgroups; as I do:) )that you cannot get a combined view of articles in multiple groups. MewsShark can, although not as easy as in previous versions: in 2.0 you use the following trick: after a full update perform a 'Find' on a single dot. Then, after selecting your downloads, you still can decide to use GrabIt for some distinct newsgroups. Have Fun!

Developer’s Description

Download binary files from Usenet.

NewsShark is designed to get large files in formats such as MP3, RAR, and ZIP from Usenet. Mission-specific features include a partial file preview that will download, decode, and play the first segment of an MP3 or MPEG with just a double-click, and Emergency Restart, which automatically resumes interrupted downloads without starting over.