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Download Accelerator Plus (DAP)'s multi-channel technology empowers you to download videos, applications, photos and music files with a higher level of speed and efficiency. DAP 10's Video Downloader and Converter lets you download web videos from such sites as Facebook and DailyMotion and is not just the fastest and easiest to use, but it also supports more sites than any other Video Downloader. Instant Video Play lets you watch and listen to your content as you download and within seconds from starting to download. The new DAPsters Manager feature offers a one-click solution for downloading from hosting sites such as RapidShare and Hotfile. DAP 10 Link Checker validates the download link directly from the browser. The new DAP includes past favorite features such as the Automatic Mirroring Speed Boost that switches to mirror sites for a faster downloading experience. Your privacy and security are never compromised with DAP's innovative download security technology. Speedbit's Multi Anti-Virus (MAV) technology lets you receive notice of threats from the most popular anti-virus programs, helping you protect your computer from harmful viruses. Speedbit Video Accelerator seamlessly uses the cutting-edge acceleration technology to significantly cut down web videos loading time, reducing annoying buffering and pauses. Using Speedbit Video Accelerator you will watch videos on Facebook, DailyMotion and the hottest video sites smoothly, and it will also accelerate your iTunes downloads. With Speedbit's translation wiki and thanks to the help of Speedbit's millions of users worldwide, DAP was translated to 42 languages.
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Reviews of Download Accelerator Plus
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outofspaceReviewing 10.0.2.4 Beta (May 16, 2012)
Download Accelerator Plus is a classic crap software.
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ashtrothReviewing 9.7.0.2 Beta (Aug 5, 2011)
i bought the premium dap and it is no faster than the free one it was a waste of money get the free one but do not buy the premium the download with premium are no faster than the downloads on the free version the premium is a ripoff
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baki_princ
Reviewing 10.0.0.3 Alpha (Feb 5, 2011)
I dotn understeadn whats the point besides JDownloader, why other downloaders even exist?
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Jtaylor83
Reviewing 9.4.0.3 Beta (Feb 17, 2010)
Yes, it's adware and it's crapware. DownloadThemAll is much better than this.
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BoiseComputerService
Reviewing 9.4.0.2 Beta (Feb 15, 2010)
This used to be a unique product many years ago. Now you can get something very similar and free called Orbit Downloader. You can dowload it in thefileforum if you desire.
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hedley
Reviewing 9.4.0.0 Beta (Jan 30, 2010)
I was using IDM for 2 years. Switch to DAP fr few days. There is something wrong with this software. Using Opera browser and DAP well it's not working even with plugins from DAP. Switch back to IDM.
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outofspace
Reviewing 9.4.0.0 Beta (Jan 30, 2010)
It's adware not working. Compare to IDM its miles behind if you talk about speed of working.
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JustForMyMemory
Reviewing 9.4.0.0 Beta (Jan 29, 2010)
crash, adware, slow and UGLY USER INTERFACE FOR MANY YEARS
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peispud
Reviewing 9.0.0.6 Beta (Dec 28, 2008)
It looks nice , but works like crap . Adware , bloatware , and crapware all rolled up into one . "leverages patented technology " - sounds like something written by a failed Wall Street investment firm .
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Chollamukilapoopa
Reviewing 8.6.7.1 (Aug 12, 2008)
DAP is not a good download manager because it corrupts the downloads. It downloads files over the file size, 99 MB file goes 102.23 MB. DAP is a UNRELIABLE Download MANAGER (UDM)
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softapo7
Reviewing 8.6.6.2 (Jun 5, 2008)
It does work but it also installs stuff you did not ask for like a file shredder and it is not easy to uninstall, felt like a kind of malware in the system. Go for Free Download Manager, it is gentle and easy on the system and works. And no distracting and annoying ads flipping around like crazed adrenaline biomorphs.
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cricri_pingouin
Reviewing 8.6.2.2 (Dec 18, 2007)
I have two major gripes about DAP:
* it's adware, which pretty much rules it out of my system.
* all build I ever tried were unstable. It would eventually crash at the least opportune moment, without me ever figuring out the pattern. I don't know if they ever rewrote this application from scratch, but I'd suggest they do.
I really can't recommend DAP at all, especially when there is so many alternative around with better offers (and I mean pretty much all of them). -
Zankur
Reviewing 8.5 Build 8536 Beta (Feb 22, 2007)
My god! i just can't believe the fact that people still live in isolation with real world truths and believe rumors......
Let me make it very clear that dap has no spyware/malware/trojans etc etc......as told by reviewers b4 me!
its a perfectly fine application...with all necessary features...
Yes,dap does display ads but not by accessing some dangerous sites...but from its own installation folder........try any decent anti-virus/spyware and you won't find any un-desirable stuff in it! -
Pegusis2
Reviewing 8.1.3.0 (Sep 4, 2006)
Sorry but I remember when this was AD-Free software and than it was worth while downloading... before you had to buy it. Everybody wants a piece out of your pocket mentality, somethings are better left unchanged.
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Blackhole8746Reviewing 8.1.2.0 (Jul 20, 2006)
What's wrong with you people? DAP is just great, if you don't like the ad-ware, then buy DAP Premium, works amazing, and oh, it's has *zip-preview* and many much more important and EXCLUSIVE features like always-resume only in DAP Premium...
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roymccoy
Reviewing 8.1 Build 8118 Beta (Jul 18, 2006)
I've been using DAP for years.
It works perfect. I don't care if it's adware..
It's easy to use, has many fine options.
I've tried other programs from time to time, but always return to DAP.
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Freestyler
Reviewing 8.0.7.0 (May 3, 2006)
does anyone know any other download manager(s) that have remote ZIP preview and extraction support like DAP?
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Zankur
Reviewing 8.0.7.0 (Apr 27, 2006)
Pros: I think there's nothing wrong with dap,and most importantly there's no adware...
As the editor here said,it does its job ever so efficiently....
Like norton,people have created a huge cloud of rumours and bad-publicity...but if you blow the cloud...you will see its not useles...
Cons: Ad-supported yes...but doesn't hurt your system an inch! -
blue96813
Reviewing 8.0.7.0 (Apr 22, 2006)
Too complicated to configure. Buying the software will not get the adware away. Takes up too much CPU resourses. Its not compatible to all browser.
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jgra
Reviewing 8.0.7.0 (Apr 21, 2006)
Okay I usually don't write reviews but the first time I tried was a couple of years ago and this still sucks big time so many thinks need to be done with this program I do not know where to start. I know I am vague but i really am to tired to discuss what is wrong with this program sorry
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barkilarbi
Reviewing 8.0.6.7 (Apr 8, 2006)
not a big deal . the older versions seem to work much better.However I wouldn't recommand it to anyone
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AlanS2001
Reviewing 8.0.6.7 (Apr 8, 2006)
Used to be a decent download manager back in the days of 6.*. Just plain sucks now in comparission to the competition.
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TNguy
Reviewing 8.0.4.4 (Mar 1, 2006)
Popular because it's free, but the downloading hasn't changed much since version 5. Few options and it gets pretty confused on redirected download links. What has changed is the bloat and DAP's need to phone home on shutdown for some unknown, but suspicious, reason.
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mentallo666
Reviewing 7.516 (Dec 26, 2005)
How to solve the problem of DAP not uninstalling correctly: Uninstall your version. Reinstall it again and make sure you choose it NOT to be your default download manager. start DAP at least once and make sure it not your default manager then uninstall it again and everything should be fine now.
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eviljolly
Reviewing 7.516 (Dec 26, 2005)
Used to be a great piece of software, but now it's nothing but bloated. Also it seems to corrupt files on large downloads. There's plenty of other download accelerators, some which are free, that do as good or better of a job.
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crashoverride
Reviewing 7.516 (Dec 25, 2005)
Had a semiregistered version of this back in the 6.0 days. From what I can tell, it hasn't changed that much since then. I don't see where this thing is worth anything especially since I can get Truedownloader legally free and does practically the same thing.
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Genata
Reviewing 7.516 (Dec 25, 2005)
107 000 000 registered users ? Jesus, so you are actually telling me that you sold more copys of this that microsoft did on its windows xp ? (not counting pirated ones ;)) Well great ! otherwise i installed this program 5 times and 5 times it got uninstalled after five minutes for just not beeing comparable to flashget, IDM, IDA i am not talking about speeds there. All download managers i tried , somewhere get to use the maximum of my connection, its...errm the rest .
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Reviewing 7.515 (Oct 28, 2005)
I agree it is advertiser-supported which is embedded into the application across a bar at the top. No mal-ware (adware, virus, jokes, bots, pop-ups) were installed by the program. Sorry but ad banners are just that, pictures with links to a website and not software which causes pop-ups, email bots, virus deployment, keyboard loggers, url motinors, etc.
Program does what it says it will do and does a pretty good job at doing it for the free version. If you cant stand the advertisements then buy the Premium version without the advertisements. I saw only about 10% - 15% increase over my normal download speed on compressed files which is why I gave it a 4. May work its 400% speed improvement on uncompressed or weak compression files. -
rpavl
Reviewing 7.515 (Oct 28, 2005)
More Junk...and may I say that Star Downloaded is just as bad or worse, almost impossible to remove it. These apps MIGHT or MIGHT NOT aid a dialup user, but if you have cable or DSL who needs this JUNK.
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ModderXManiac
Reviewing 7.515 (Oct 28, 2005)
BOO!!!
Bah...it DOES have adware, and I WONT STAND FOR IT!!! REPENT YE!!!
USE STAR DOWNLOADER!
www.stardownloader.com -
bourgeoisdude
Reviewing 7.515 (Oct 28, 2005)
"It is spyware free, and enjoys industry-wide recognition by Norton, Ad-Aware, E-Trust PestPatrol, SpywareDoctor, McAfee and many more."
You mean recognition as DAP adware objects after running a spyware scan? Ahh I suppose ought not be so hard on it, especially as this version supposedly really doesn't have spyware, but I lost my trust in it long ago. Reviewed previous version 7.512, not the 7.515. -
robmanic44
Reviewing 7.512 (Sep 29, 2005)
Stay away from this downloader. It's difficult to set up and the real problems start when you try to uninstall it. The downloaders built into your browsers will no longer work. Difficult to get rid of, and despite claims, it does come with spyware, even in the purchased product.
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Hafoc
Reviewing 7.512 (Sep 29, 2005)
The free version of Dap may contain adware / spyware but no version of DAP contains a virus.
I suggest that any virus you detected came from another source rather than DAP. -
Corlis
Reviewing 7.511 (Sep 20, 2005)
I like new version in beta. Still some problems, but overall a good product. Pity for ads.
rijp DaP is not an European product, but Israelian. You were unlucky, I sent them many mails and they answered to all. Rate: 4 -
rijp
Reviewing 7.511 (Sep 20, 2005)
I have gone back and fourth with support on many issues with this product, and they are totally ignoring any problem. I therefore must agree with the other reviewers, there are plenty of alternatives. This product, while good, has many problems. It doesn't support many websites for multiple downloads where reget and flashget don't stutter on the same sites. I like it because its seemless and it has a nice interface, and I have used it since 5.5, but every since 7.0 came out, I have ceased using it. I hate the fact that its a foreign product. Europeans are notorious for very poor response and support.
Its too bad, because this product could be a lot better, if they would simply follow a few simple logical fixes. Alas, they will not even ackknowledge the problems, so if this if your first Download Accelerator, get something else. If you are trying this as an alternative, you might be happier where you are. This product keeps shooting itself in the foot with each subsequent release. -
Pegusis2
Reviewing 7.509 (Aug 22, 2005)
When this program was free back in 98/99 and up and until... I believe 2000 it was a great program, it really did work. It probably still works today, but the problem is the Adware thingy... annoying, irritating, and intrusive. It used to be a very good program, but someone had to go mess it up.
Two thumbs up to the original creator though... to him/she I give a 5 Star Rating on this. -
SlothMonkey
Reviewing 7.506 Beta (Aug 5, 2005)
I've got say that the old versions of DAP were spyware machines! However, they've really done a 180 and now there is NO spyware. They're also listening...i've sent in two reports on this beta and they implimited both suggestions. It's working really well so far!!
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THILE
Reviewing 7.506 Beta (Aug 5, 2005)
A long time ago I used Download Accelerator Plus and was happy. It was a good program back then. Today this is only one big adware packet.
The program opens up popups automatic even if you don’t even surf the internet. Never ever will I install this software again. -
DuduMan
Reviewing 7.506 Beta (Aug 4, 2005)
Its A Great Program I Love It I Always Use It
Its Good That They Changed The Install Program Now Its Better
Btw:This Program Is From Israel SpeedBit Is An Israelian Company So Enjoy This Program From Us The Hebrew Pepole -
Cekay
Reviewing 7.506 Beta (Aug 4, 2005)
I like the new beta version. It shows that the developers still hard working to improve the software. The new download window and a download increase makes it worth a look!
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Cekay
Reviewing 7.4.0.2 (Aug 4, 2005)
I`m a premium user since years now and I didn`t found a programm that has a better algorythm on searching for additional download locations, so the speed really increases. I don`t like the advertising version tought, but the support always replied in a couple of hours.
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Blackhole8746
Reviewing 7.4.0.2 (Jul 2, 2005)
GREAT program for the way it works etc. but IMMAGINE that Norton AntiVirus 2005 detected a Virus in DAP.exe which is the program's main executable, not a suspected file, but a pure virus threat... I usually ignored the spyware in DAP in version 7.3, but this has gone way too far SpeedBit, way too far...
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fragsta
Reviewing 7.4 (Mar 2, 2005)
rijp why do u say that
coz ive tried the ones u mentioned but they dont do anything better
i really want a good manager which will actually do wht its ment to and is withougt spyware or adware
any suggestions please mail to
bongadadu@gmail.com
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betabetabeta
Reviewing 7.3 (Dec 31, 2004)
Best UI among the leading download managers. I give 5 stars for the UI and stability (though HTTPS is still not supported and FTP browser is still not fully working). But the only complain is about the intrusive and irritating adware. The ads were tolerable pre version 7. I think Speedbit should consider re-structuring the adware part. Not only will it increase the user base but encourage more people to buy it.
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rijp
Reviewing 7.2 (Jun 28, 2004)
The support for this program is abismal. The program itself was designed well, however implementation leaves much to be desired. I tried (futile attempts) to make them understand simple english for a problem I had, and they kept asking me stupid questions, things I already mentioned in previous emails. The behavior for this program, is vastly different than other programs in its class, and I have several documented incidents that this program did NOT do what it clearly was designed for. They actually told me to set my download to "Normal" speed to fix the problem I was having. Yeah, great advice.. now its the same as a "save as" in explorer.. why do I need this program if it doesn't accelerate the download? I registered this program, that's 30 bucks I will never see again, or make good use of due to the pathetic nature of this program. My advice use ANY THING *BUT* this worthless software. Getright, Reget, Star Download, Internet Download.. are much better than this program. I worked (if you can call it that) for weeks getting this group of people (not giving them any credit for technicians, they are no better than 1st year college students learning computers) to do just one thing. Actually recreate my experience. I gave them detailed instructions, access to my account for a download, and even told them they could get whatever they wanted for free... They wouldn't even *try* to see it from my perspective. I may not be the best, but even I know if a customer calls and says they have a problem.. and they give you the ability to reproduce the same error, and they won't even give it a moments notice.. That's the time to move on to something else. Just when you think this program works well, that's when this program will "gotcha". It will fail, and the sad part is.. there is no help. They basically don't care to help. So, take it from me, this program works.. but when compared to other programs, it doesn't even come close to measuring up.
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Alacrity
Reviewing 7.0.0.9 (Feb 14, 2004)
The new version (7) is highly unstable with Windows XP. AdWare ..... Not GOOD.
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chaos945
Reviewing 7.0.0.9 (Nov 26, 2003)
This is a great program only problem is the adware. It was better 2≤ years ago, but now most decent browsers have a manager built into themselves. I recommend for users wanting to use a download manager to switch over to a freeware alternative or a non-internet explorer based browser.
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cjaramillo88
Reviewing 7.0.0.9 (Nov 26, 2003)
Great program, the new 7.009 version is fine. The preview panel works great.
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JolinFire
Reviewing 7.0.0.6 Beta (Nov 1, 2003)
There are better download accelerator, and no ads in them.
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srbjandhyala@yahoo.com
Reviewing 7.0.0.5 Beta (Oct 8, 2003)
three out of ten files downloaded get corrupted. The new version had changed my settings of IE and evenafter uninstallation the changes remained, which is a nuacence.Better stick to the old 5.3 version which integrates to IE normally. The speed has never been its plus point. But I continue to use it becasue there is no spyware.
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lachupa
Reviewing 7.0.0.5 Beta (Oct 8, 2003)
Sorry but you guys are wrong. This is not the fastest DL manager. To be exact, the fastest one is Internet Download Manager (also IDM is stable, while, in the other hand, DAP crashes - even on stable machines). Why? Well, try them both and you'll understand.
If you want more functions -> Flashget. So my choice go for IDM/Flashget. Not a bad product after all, but requires more work to do. -
MMPD
Reviewing 7.0.0.3 Beta (Sep 2, 2003)
Great program, excellent speed even for my 56k. However one thing could be improved DAP Needs to fix the bug where some downloads get corrupted. Other then that I really have not had any problems great program all around.
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dennis ball
Reviewing 7.0 Beta (Aug 17, 2003)
I've used a number of download managers over time. I must say that DAP is the FASTEST for downloading that i've seen. Unfortunately, it's reliability could be improved. I have tried the non-beta version of DAP on three different people's Windows 2000 boxes and it had similar problems to my own machine... Intermittent crashes. For the mean time, i'd prefer to stick to a download manager that has a high level of stability. However, this is a product with great potential.
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WizzKidd
Reviewing 5.3.9.6 (May 20, 2003)
I have always been a fan of DAP from its early days (it was simply Download Accelerator back then) I have seen the changes over time and like the improvements. My last version of DAP was 5.0.0.1 which had "High Accelerated Speed" for registered users. Well this latest version (5.3.9.6) offers "Super Acceleration Speed" and what seems to be the newest addition... "Extreme Acceleration Speed" - Whoa. This connects to the download source a maximum of 12 times (so long as your registered). Other visual differences are the new skin they use now to keep the XP feeling for the 21st century! Havn't seen many other changes apart from the integration with the new DAP Drive... and FXP method of downloading your files to a your own DAP Drive location. Overal, just keeps getting better. BTW no problems with red X's here neither.
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Kompressor
Reviewing 5.3.9.6 (May 20, 2003)
Installing this software intermittently causes a red X to show up in Internet Explorer where images should be. The only way I know how to recover from this is to use System Restore.
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mainchip
Reviewing 5.3.0.0 (Dec 30, 2002)
keeps on beeing the best for me. :-))
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fluke75
Reviewing 5.3.0.0 (Aug 29, 2002)
The program is good, but there is a lot better download managers, both freeware and shareware that are tons of times better. I guess this one is the popular pick among many users, but I suggest that they try other programs of similar sort... They will be surprised. Stability seems a bitt of a question with Windows XP. I give it a 3 edging towards 4. I guess that the registered version should be better than this beta.
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bug
Reviewing 5.3.0.0 (Jul 7, 2002)
02.07.07
Had ver 5.0.0.1 already installed. Tried to d/l this ver 5.3, but dap poped up indicating already had the file, then wanted to rename a mirror, then got mssg the d/l was actually a html file and should open a separate browser, browser would not d/l so selected the link on browser if it would not d/l. -
wCitizen
Reviewing 5.3.0.0 (Jul 7, 2002)
Excelent program. User friendly and easy to custom to your own needs and resources. It gets even better when you get rid of the ads by purchasing it... I give this one a GO
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Spidah
Reviewing 5.2.0.3 Beta (Jan 4, 2002)
This is basically a great program. I have struck one major problem though. While it is downloading my browser slows to a crawl. I use a 56k modem.
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roi_shlomi
Reviewing 5.2.0.3 Beta (Jan 4, 2002)
Just for you to know - they made "Always resume" a feature that allowed you to resume downloads from sites that doesn't support resume - a paid service !!
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quake8
Reviewing 5.0 (Jun 21, 2001)
very cool. u need 768k+ dsl or cable for this 2 b worthwhile. anywya its like getright but up2 7 simult downloads so thats better then getrights 3!@
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dystopia
Reviewing 5.0 (Jun 21, 2001)
i've heard that's a spyware in DAP 5.0.
I've installed it, and i've scanned my memory, registry & harddisks with Ad-aware 5.5
I found no spyware
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innersanctum
Reviewing 5.0 (Jun 21, 2001)
Download Accelerator 3.5 was a Gold version as far as I am concerned. It did what it said it was going to do and that was it. The more recent versions of DA are filled with ads and add an icon in my task tray that I would rather not see. DA 3.5 did not do any of that. I am glad I kept a copy of that burned to a CD which I cherish to this day. I have seen a downfall in it's performance on DSL versus Cable modem though. It doesn't seem to exceed it's capabilities like the cable modem did. I miss my cable modem!
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RedBadger
Reviewing 4.0 Beta (Feb 28, 2001)
This program definitely speeds up downloading on some files. But it does no good when the file is corrupt after downloading.
Sometimes it isn't corrupt, but many times I have downloaded large files only to find they are corrupted. This program has serious problems. -
jamwheat
Reviewing 4.0 Beta (Oct 3, 2000)
I have been using this program since build 3. VERY nice, seems to do better for me than GetRight did. Download speeds are very nice, and I especially like the way you can customize the way it downloads, and add extensions (like ISO). Works great under Win98SE, Win2000, and WinMe.
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pjk
Reviewing Plus 3908 (Apr 17, 2000)
well.. this program is.. ~aiight~ The speed doesnt seem to accelerate at all.. and i dont see much diffrence in speed... and it doesnt have an automatic reconnection thingy... so, it's not rilly worth dling. The only good thing about it is that you can continue ur download from where u ended from. If ur comp turns off, it will still be there to continue... If u get disconnected, it will still be there to continue. So, get it for that reason only, because there is nothing really good about it.. -PjK-
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bobbycor
Reviewing Plus 3908 (Feb 4, 2000)
this is better that GoZilla! GoZilla is good, this but this is better. Downloads are fast (way fast). It shows that you don't required a gimmick (the roar) to be good!
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s
Reviewing Plus 3908 (Jan 23, 2000)
download it now it actually does work wonders it gives me an average of 5.0kb/s which in the uk with our crappy anologue modems is good.
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chinese
Reviewing Plus 3908 (Jan 18, 2000)
This new verion of dl acc. has great improvements and functions like Gxxilla, but the interface is simple and clear, i fell that it's easy to use
Discuss Download Accelerator Plus
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Jun 1, 2012 - 5:12 PM
DatabaseBen
i think that downloading utilities are helpful for low bandwidth connections and when using the ie browsers. but frankly speaking, if people have / use ff or pale moon on a dsl or higher bandwidth, downloading utilities are not necessary, imho.
DatabaseBen
i think that downloading utilities are helpful for low bandwidth connections and when using the ie browsers. but frankly speaking, if people have / use ff or pale moon on a dsl or higher bandwidth, downloading utilities are not necessary, imho.