Getting around severs drop out times during long downloads?

**Direct Current** · 07-16-2006, 10:59 PM

Hay folks, Got a problem;
I have been trying get some information downloaded from some of the program everyone has been trying to help me get and learn, How-some-ever, while getting the infor, the severs time me out due to supposely no activity on the net and drop me out, henceforth I lose the download and have to start over! Rats!!!
I have been told by netzero that there is programs out there that have the ability to increase download speed, hence reducing download time and can resume downloads even if they drop out or can provent net drop out times so to complete long downloads.
Question; if they exist> what are some good once?
Are they safe?
Can they speed downloads using dialup Hi-speed?

You folks got any good ideas?????????

God Bless Y'all. DC

**koala** · 07-16-2006, 11:14 PM

FlashGet download manager

Quote:

FlashGet is specifically designed to address two of the biggest problems when downloading files: Speed and management of downloaded files.

If you've ever waited forever for your files to download from a slow connection, or been cut off mid-way through a download - or just can't keep track of your ever-growing downloads - FlashGet is for you.

FlashGet can split downloaded files into sections, downloading each section simultaneously, for an increase in downloading speed from 100% to 500%. This, coupled with FlashGet's powerful and easy-to-use management features, helps you take control of your downloads like never before.

And if you're using Firefox, install the FlashGot extension for easier use.

**Direct Current** · 07-17-2006, 01:25 PM

WHY THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AS USUAL YOU'VE GOT IT TOGETHER. MAYBE ONE DAY WHEN I WILL GROW UP, AND BE AS SMART AS YOU . I TAKE IT THAT THE LINK IS "FLASHGET" RIGHT? THANKS AGAIN KOALA AND MANY BLESSINGS, I AM OFF TO PLAY FLASHGET DC

**Direct Current** · 07-17-2006, 06:57 PM

Koala, Got a quick question to ask you, in referance to my installing Flashget I downloaded it from "www.Flashget.com" no problem. My Nortons though ask me to " allow it to DNS to all ports" not being a dummy here but what is it tell me?

**koala** · 07-18-2006, 03:30 AM

I don't use Norton, so I'm not sure about its setup. Download managers only need port 80 (HTTP for browser downloads) and 443 (HTTPS for secure websites) open to allow you to download files. Hang on for some more replies about allowing DNS.

**Direct Current** · 07-23-2006, 08:58 PM

Thanks Koala, I have installed Bender thru the use of Flashget which just happen to be what MS suggested. Boy!! that Blender is quick a program to diggest, going to studing quick a while on this one. Maybe a While before I put my Godzilla friend on the screen with the Geigo lizzard. DC

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