Introduction:

Internet Download Manager is a download utility software which allows the user to swiftly download all type of files from the internet. The process of using the Internet Download Manager is very simple. Whenever an audio or video file is played, a button pops up on the interface. By clicking on this button you can start the download process. If you want to initiate the download process through the main window, simply paste the URL of the video/audio in the base portal and the start downloading.

Pros:
 
- The Internet Download Manager increases the download speed by about five times.
- Downloads can be scheduled using this tool. There are various filters available which can help a user in this regard.
- If the internet connectivity is interrupted during the download process, the downloaded data is not lost and the process can resume as soon as the connectivity is restored.
- Downloads can be organized using this tool.
-The software support HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and MMS protocols.
- The download accelerator can adapt for MP3 audio, FLV and MPEG video files.
- The uninstallation process is very clean. No files and folders are left behind. The registry however has to be cleaned.

Cons

- The ‘save target as’ feature of the Windows cannot be used once IDM is active.
 
System Requirements:

This software can be downloaded on any Windows operated system - Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8. It does not accompany any spyware and malware and the installation process is very simple. There are no pre-requisite software required for IDM to operate. The file size is 5.1MB which is not very huge.

Paid version:

This software is not free for an unlimited period of time. The publisher gives a 30 day free trial period after which a user has to upgrade by paying $24.95.