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Have you ever spent hours or minutes to download a file only to have some error occur at the last minute ? Isn't it irritating that you must restart the entire download and re-download the entire file ? In this section we'll review some of the best software available to avoid them.
It depends on four things to determine how quickly you receive the file - The speed of your modem, how busy the server is, where the server is and how much traffic is on the Internet.
Naturally, the faster your modem, the more quickly you can download files. Almost all phone line can now support 28.8 kbps modem speeds. You can check with friends around your area. If their modems are capable of faster connection but cannot connect faster then 28.8 kbps, then it is unlikely that yours will either. There is no sense investing in a 56.6 kbps modem is the your phone line won't support those speeds.
The following are some of the recommended programs that can reduce your frustration and problems for downloading.
No doubt that the advantage of downloading with your browser is its simplicity. However in long run, it's recommended to learn and have download utility that struggle with unreliable browser downloads.
GetRight
This is the best download tool. GetRight can resume aborted downloads no matter what the reason for the break. If for any reason an error occur while downloading, you'll have to start from scratch. GetRight enables you to start the download right where you left off. This tool can resume downloads that were aborted by unplugging the modem, turning off the computer and picking up the transfer line receiver in addition to the other causes.
GetRight (32-bit)
Shareware - US$ 25.00 to register
Go!Zilla
This is one of the free downloading software available. It's features includes clear, drag and drop interface with excellent reliability and more options. Go!Zilla offers everything you could want in download utility scheduled downloads, broken download resumption, ongoing download status display and quick file transfer. Similar to GetRight, it will seek the fastest download site for your file. However, unlike GetRight, it seeks that site automatically.
Go!Zilla
Freeware
Problems Downloading
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