Download Manager Help...

[Siddharth_1]

Is there any download manager which can resume downloading files if internet connection is suddenly lost or if the computer suddenly shuts down?

Also it should be a freeware.

[Skud]

All download manager have this resuming feature. Computer suddenly shutting down is bit different as the file downloading may get corrupted. In other cases, it will resume.

For a freeware, try Free Download Manager.

[Sam]

all it depends is from where the file was being downloaded. if you download from some download sites like CNET, Softpedia, usually resume is possible but if file sharing site, other than multiupload, no other site allows to resume. though using some specific DM resume is possible from some sites.

[Skud]

Megaupload, mediafire, rapidshare - these three can resume. If it says file not found or something like that, open the page again in your browser, get a fresh link, stop the new download, copy the address, paste to the older one - and - voila!!!

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Sam

all it depends is from where the file was being downloaded. if you download from some download sites like CNET, Softpedia, usually resume is possible but if file sharing site, other than multiupload, no other site allows to resume. though using some specific DM resume is possible from some sites.

True...

Originally Posted by Skud

Megaupload, mediafire, rapidshare - these three can resume. If it says file not found or something like that, open the page again in your browser, get a fresh link, stop the new download, copy the address, paste to the older one - and - voila!!!

condition: if OP has static IP

[Gauravs90]

Add filesonic also to the list...

[Skud]

@zangetsu: Not really, I am on a BSNL BB & BSNL EVDO, none on static IP and it works. Rapidshare added the facility last year, I remember mentioning it in this forum that time.

@gaurav: is filesonic also added the resuming facility? last time I used it, it won't allow to resume.

[Gauravs90]

and use automatic downloader like Mipony to resume from file sharing sites..

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by Skud

@zangetsu: Not really, I am on a BSNL BB & BSNL EVDO, none on static IP and it works. Rapidshare added the facility last year, I remember mentioning it in this forum that time.

I also use a dynamic IP (on each session) & have tried from Mediafire but it failed to resume for next IP...

[Neuron]

Originally Posted by Zangetsu

I also use a dynamic IP (on each session) & have tried from Mediafire but it failed to resume for next IP...

Skud was talking about the 'refresh download address' facility in IDM.If download fails due to an IP change you can use this feature to renew the download link.

[Skud]

It can be manually added in FDM too.

[Sujeet]

IDM is the king of the ring when it comes to allround download mangement plus its one the best tool get broken downloads working again and what skud said about refreshing the link to resume download can be achieved directly with IDM inbuilt refresh link feature and you get the rare capability(and worthy one ) too download any streaming video from any source or site without having to look for site base specific video downloaders.IDM should get you on your way to easy downloading !!!

[Skud]

I have IDM on my desktop and FDM on my laptop (felt no need for a 2nd license), and I can tell you functionality wise both are almost on par. FDM has an in-built torrent client too.

And whatever you have said about IDM holds good for FDM too except inbuilt refresh link. If you have the money to spend, get IDM. Period. Else FDM is too good to ignore for free.

[Gauravs90]

Originally Posted by Skud

@gaurav: is filesonic also added the resuming facility? last time I used it, it won't allow to resume.

yes they had added...

[Skud]

This is good news. Thanks. Will check it out.

[buddyram]

I have a point, i use Microsoft Download manager to download youtube videos thru keepvid.com, but sometimes due to internet connectivity or bandwidth issues the connection had terminated, and again if i resume the download was not resuming.
if the youtube link is permanent one, who would it get terminate?

[Prime_Coder]

@OP: For your information, Select any of the download managers (having GPL/Free software license):
Comparison of download managers

[Siddharth_1]

Thanx for help!

[CA50]

I have been using IDM ever since, its good one, you can give it a try

[Krow]

^IDM costs like 1300 bucks. Its pretty good though. You should mention that it is paid when suggesting I think.

[CA50]

^ Sorry, yes IDM is a paid one, but its goods.

@OP, you can try the trial version.