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Help & Info about Free Download Manager for Windows

  • How does Free Download Manager work?

    At it's simplest, download manager provides a single point of reference for all downloads; each download is selectable by type of file, such as Flash player. It also separates each file into download types, such as music, video and pictures.

  • How does Free Download Manager differ from the download manager already included in the operating system?

    Installing this download manager will significantly improve download speed; in addition to this, it enables interrupted downloads to be restarted in the event that the operating system freezes.

  • What sets Free Download Manager apart from other apps?

    This software is possibly the only download manager that has BitTorrent protocol support; with peer-to-peer file sharing accounting for around 43 to 70 percent of internet traffic, it is one of the few download managers that fully supports this type of requirement.

  • Is it difficult to use?

    No. While the interface is basic, this is deliberate. Using the familiar Windows tab and drop-down menu system makes this software intuitive to use. All files are clearly labeled and sorted by file and download type, with filters for selecting completed, stopped and currently downloading files.

  • Is it really free?

    Yes, completely. Many similar programs lure users in with a trial period that is withdrawn after a certain period, run commercials or offer limited functionality until users pay for the premium version. With this app, there are no adverts and no in-app purchases from the point of download.

  • Is Free Download Manager safe?

    Free Download Manager is only downloaded via a safe source. As there are no side downloads in the download manager, there is no vehicle by which it can transmit viruses. The ease of use of the download manager also makes it easier to clean unwanted files from your computer.

  • Will my operating system support Free Download Manager?

    The download manager is supported by most Windows operating systems including XP, Windows 2003, Win7 and 8 as well as Windows Vista. While it is also Android compatible, it is not yet compatible with MAC systems.

  • How do I download Free Download Manager?

    It really couldn't be more simple. There is a download link on the developer's website; click on it and follow any instructions on screen. This will direct you to a source where you can download safely. As long as you have a compatible Windows operating system, it will be added as a shortcut.

  • Is Free Download Manager compatible with mobile devices?

    The version here is optimised for Windows-based systems; however, if you have a mobile device, clicking the link will redirect you to a version that is downloadable from the Android site. Again, there is not yet a version for iOS.

  • Will Free Download Manager be compatible with my browser?

    This download manager is browser agnostic; it is designed to work with all browsers, including Firefox, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera. The point of the download manager is to unite all downloads and uploads on one single dashboard.

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In Softonic we scan all the files hosted on our platform to assess and avoid any potential harm for your device. Our team performs checks each time a new file is uploaded and periodically reviews files to confirm or update their status. This comprehensive process allows us to set a status for any downloadable file as follows:

Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

Warning

This software program is potentially malicious or may contain unwanted bundled software.

Why is the software program still available?

Based on our scan system, we have determined that these flags are possibly false positives.

What is a false positive?

It means a benign program is wrongfully flagged as malicious due to an overly broad detection signature or algorithm used in an antivirus program.

We’d like to highlight that from time to time, we may miss a potentially malicious software program. To continue promising you a malware-free catalog of programs and apps, our team has integrated a Report Software feature in every catalog page that loops your feedback back to us.

Flag any particular issues you may encounter and Softonic will address those concerns as soon as possible.