Fresh Download Vs Stardownloader

I have been using Real Download with my old win 98 system but apparently its
not compatible with XP.

I want to use a simple download manager only so that downloads can be paused
if necessary.

I want a download manager that will work in the background and then
disappear.

When clicking on a download link in Internet Explorer the main program
window of Fresh Download opens as well as the download progress window. I
have tried various options within the program but cannot see a way to
stopping the main screen from opening when clicking on a download link.

Any advice welcomed.

Mike.

On Sun, 22 Jun 2003 14:29:09 +0100, Mike <notme@here.com> wrote:
> I have been using Real Download with my old win 98 system but apparently its
> not compatible with XP.
>
> I want to use a simple download manager only so that downloads can be paused
> if necessary.
>
> I want a download manager that will work in the background and then
> disappear.
>
> When clicking on a download link in Internet Explorer the main program
> window of Fresh Download opens as well as the download progress window. I
> have tried various options within the program but cannot see a way to
> stopping the main screen from opening when clicking on a download link.

Consider LeechGet. http://www.leechget.de/

Works in XP and you can config window behaviour. Only drawback for me
(a feature I liked in the all too buggy Stardownloader) is that the
program cannot be set to close after the download(s) complete. It
remains in memory and leaves a systray icon.

Otherwise, it might be an option for you.

HTH

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Mike wrote:
> I have been using Real Download with my old win 98 system but
> apparently its not compatible with XP.
>
> I want to use a simple download manager only so that downloads can be
> paused if necessary.
>
> I want a download manager that will work in the background and then
> disappear.
>
> When clicking on a download link in Internet Explorer the main program
> window of Fresh Download opens as well as the download progress
> window. I have tried various options within the program but cannot
> see a way to stopping the main screen from opening when clicking on a
> download link.
>
> Any advice welcomed.
>
> Mike.

Not sure what you're looking for but I just d/l Download Express the other
day at http://www.metaproducts.com/mp/mpPr...etail.asp?id=18

Haven't installed it yet as I use Opera or Phoenix and they have their own
d/l managers. It's payware for commercial, freeware for private users.
Enjoy

> Consider LeechGet. http://www.leechget.de/
>
> Works in XP and you can config window behaviour. Only drawback for me
> (a feature I liked in the all too buggy Stardownloader) is that the
> program cannot be set to close after the download(s) complete. It
> remains in memory and leaves a systray icon.
>
> Otherwise, it might be an option for you.
>
> HTH

This program is nice, but the memory usage is incredibly high. My Task
Manager shows 11,804 K for LeechGet application.

On 23 Jun 2003 15:56:49 GMT, bob <me@privacy.net> wrote:
> "badgolferman" wrote:
>
>>> Consider LeechGet. http://www.leechget.de/
>>>
>>> Works in XP and you can config window behaviour. Only drawback for me
>>> (a feature I liked in the all too buggy Stardownloader) is that the
>>> program cannot be set to close after the download(s) complete. It
>>> remains in memory and leaves a systray icon.
>>
>> This program is nice, but the memory usage is incredibly high. My Task
>> Manager shows 11,804 K for LeechGet application.
>
> I can't say about RAM, but it sucks resources BIG TIME. (I use a resource
> meter whenever I search.) I couldn't get LeechGet off my system fast
> enough!

Standard disclaimer applies: YMMV. }:O)

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