Internet Download Manager 6 IDM

Internet Download Manager 6 IDM Overview

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a versatile software that offers support for various features and functionalities. It is capable of working with proxy servers, as well as the FTP and HTTP protocols. IDM can effectively handle firewalls, redirects, cookies, authorization, and process both audio and video content. It seamlessly integrates into a wide range of popular browsers including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, MSN Explorer, AOL, Opera, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firebird, Avant Browser, and MyIE2. It can handle your downloads automatically without any hassle. Furthermore, IDM provides the convenience of drag and drop functionality, and it can also be used from the command line. It offers the option to schedule your downloads and can even dial your modem at the designated time. Once the desired files are downloaded, IDM can perform actions such as hanging up the modem or shutting down your computer.

Internet Download Manager (IDM) is a software designed to enhance the speed of downloads, offering a potential increase of up to five times the normal rate. It provides the functionality to pause and schedule downloads according to user preferences. In the event of a disrupted download caused by network issues, lost connections, computer shutdowns, or power outages, IDM offers comprehensive error recovery and resume capabilities, ensuring that the download can be restarted from where it left off. The user interface of IDM is straightforward and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and utilize. The software employs an intelligent download logic accelerator that utilizes dynamic file segmentation and secure multipart downloading technology to optimize the download process and accelerate overall download speed.

Features of Internet Download Manager 6 IDM

Internet Download Manager (IDM) provides support for a wide range of browsers and applications, ensuring compatibility with popular options such as IE, Chrome, AOL, MSN, Mozilla, Netscape, Firefox, Avant Browser, and more. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with different versions of these browsers, thanks to its unique "Advanced Browser Integration" feature that enables IDM to take control of downloads within any internet application.
One of the key features of IDM is its ability to accelerate download speeds by up to 5 times. This is achieved through intelligent dynamic file segmentation technology, which divides downloaded files into segments during the downloading process. It optimizes available connections and eliminates the need for additional connection and login stages, resulting in enhanced acceleration performance.
Downloading files becomes effortless with IDM, as it automatically takes over downloads when you click on a download link in your browser. There is no need for any special action; simply browse the internet as usual, and IDM will intercept and accelerate the downloads. It supports HTTP, FTP, HTTPS, and MMS protocols and is capable of resuming interrupted or broken downloads caused by various factors like lost connections, network problems, computer shutdowns, or power outages. Comprehensive error recovery and resume capabilities ensure that downloads can be restarted from where they left off.
The installation process of IDM is quick and straightforward, with an installation program that configures the necessary settings and performs a connection check at the end to ensure a trouble-free setup.

IDM also offers automatic antivirus checking to ensure that downloaded files are free from viruses and trojans. Upon completion of a download, IDM can automatically initiate a scan using antivirus software such as AdAware, Avast, Spybot, AVG Anti-Virus, McAfee, Norton Internet Security, Norton 360, SpywareBlaster, CCleaner, and others, providing an additional layer of protection for users.
Various convenient features are available in IDM, including the ability to connect to the internet at a scheduled time, download desired files, and disconnect or shut down the computer once the downloads are completed. Users can also utilize periodic synchronization of files to keep them up to date. IDM supports drag and drop functionality, allowing easy addition of links and extraction of downloaded files from within the program.
IDM includes a web site spider and grabber, enabling the downloading of specific files or complete web pages for offline browsing. Users can customize the interface by choosing the order, buttons, and columns that appear on the main IDM window. Additionally, different skins with various button styles can be downloaded from the IDM website or created by users themselves.
IDM provides support for various types of proxy servers and authentication protocols such as Basic, Negotiate, NTLM, and Kerberos. This allows it to work with proxy servers like Microsoft ISA and FTP proxy servers, enabling access to internet and proxy servers by providing the necessary login credentials.
Other notable features of IDM include the ability to download multiple files simultaneously using the "Download All" feature, setting download limits, multilingual support with translations available in numerous languages, and a quick update feature that checks for new versions of IDM and offers an easy update process. Additionally, IDM allows users to categorize and organize their downloads automatically using defined download categories.

System Requirements for Internet Download Manager 6 IDM

Specification	Requirements
Operating System	Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Memory (RAM)	Minimum 1 GB of RAM
Hard Disk Space	Minimum 25 MB of free space
Processor	Intel Pentium 4 Dual Core GHz or higher