Reviews of Fresh Download

1. 
   alphanews

   Reviewing 7.94 (Jan 21, 2008)

   Been using it for more than 5 years. Very satisfied - works well, easy to use, no probs at all. Does what I expect from a d/l manager.
2. 
   johngalt

   Reviewing 7.92 (Dec 29, 2007)

   Decent program, it works, and always has.
   
   I prefer DTA for Fx as I use Fx for all my browsing and web related stuff. But that preference does not factor into this review.
   
   @Rustik_one - no, you aren't *required* to use IE for WU anymore - M$ released 2 Fx plugins, the WGA plugin and the OGA plugin so you can use WU straight out of Fx. Been doing it for almost a year myself.
3. 
   Ulmo

   Reviewing 7.90 (Nov 21, 2007)

   rustik_one,
   - I've said to uninstall IE ? No. (is's not very easy in fact)
   - FreshDownload don't hurt IE engine because i use it every time I develop a web site, no problem.
   - Firefox parse 98% of web sites perfectly. Those who don't work properly do not merit a watch.
   - There is probably better DL Manager, but FreshDownload works perfectly for my needs.
   It's a very good software, fast, stable, many options, frequent updates, free, and I don't recieve any spam.
   I give it 5, it's an opinion, but i tested it more than 5 minutes to say this.
4. 
   rustik_one

   Reviewing 7.88 (Oct 22, 2007)

   Ulmo:
   
   I know IE is ate up, which is why I "uninstalled" it from Windows and use Firefox as my default browser. Same for Outlook Express; Thunderbird is the bomb.
   
   However, "uninstalling" IE/OE from Windows via Windows Setup merely removes their shortcuts. One still needs IE to use Windows/Microsoft Update. And there is still the occasional site that refuses to work right with Firefox (though their numbers are fewer all the time). Not to mention the many applications that use IE to run their own interfaces... Most users are kinda stuck with it, even if indirectly.
   
   I use the IETab extension in Firefox, which loads those few problem sites using the un-removeable IE engine, (which breaks when FreshDownload's crapware is installed). I keep IE locked down for the most part, anyway, with strict custom settings that only allow a select set of custom sites to run with anything near "dangerous" privileges. That way, the few time I have to use it, or it is used by another software, I'll have a measure of protection.
   
   As for download managers... FDM Lite version all the way.
5. 
   Ulmo

   Reviewing 7.86 (Sep 24, 2007)

   I'm not affiliated with this company.
   If FreshDownload damage internet explorer ? I don't know, Browser integration is desactivated for me.
   Flashgot for Firefox, Context menu for IE.
   PS : Don't use IE and it won't bug (and you will host less spywares/keylogers/trojan/viruses)

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