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Pros: 555

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Bottom Line: 555

tickleonthetum reviewed v6.5 on Sep 16, 2011

Sadly this once great program is now virtually abandon-ware. There are several serious bugs in it that can lose your downloads that are likely never to be fixed.

Maybe one day someone will take up the mantel and it will again become a koing amongst downloaders...

Fafner76 reviewed v6.5 on Aug 3, 2011

This used to be a great download manager, but as of today there is no reason of this still being sold on their page. Development was abandoned years ago, and the "new" 6.5 version is nothing else that the previous one + a couple of things the author added/fixed long time ago before abandoning the project. Better to stick to programs still being worked on.

Undesired Username reviewed v6.3e on Nov 10, 2008

I emailed the author regarding several serious bugs, and got confirmation on each of them. That was about a year and a half ago as I write this. They persist to this day.

Rikrdo reviewed v6.3e on Jun 25, 2008

@Darkk:
Win2000 is a dead OS.
You should consider upgrading...

Darkk reviewed v6.3e on Jun 24, 2008

@ Rikrdo

W2k is still a supported Microsoft OS. I happen to dislike XP, though I own several copies, and absolutely won't be going to Vista, ever. I've mostly switched to Linux for day to day stuff.

GetRight is listed as being W2k compatible, and it isn't (now). This 6.3e upgrade breaks 2k, and it has done so on lots of machines I have tested with. Still no movement on bug resolution from the author.

acervatim reviewed v6.3d on Jun 8, 2008

Trial-ware 30 days limited! Why should I use Getright when there is Free Download Manager, Bitcomet, Flashget?

why hello there reviewed v6.3d on Mar 7, 2008

I find it simply astonishing how terrible the developer of GetRight is at finding and fixing bugs, and how stupid people are who like this piece of crap.

Bobbitchin reviewed v6.3c+02 on Feb 4, 2008

I have been using Getright since dial-up days. Simply the best. I also recommend using the Flash-Got plugin for Firefox along with Getright.

robmanic44 reviewed v6.3b+01 on Nov 8, 2007

It has had its problems of late, but I wouldn't have any other download manager on my system. When you are brain damaged, as I am, you need intuitive software on your system.

mackley reviewed v6.3b on Oct 29, 2007

October 26; 6.3b

* Fixed the crash when starting that some people were getting.
* Changed so it draws the download button text w/ Vista in "Classic" mode. (Not totally fixed, but did it so I could include it with the crash fix 6.3b.) Very weird since the decade old function to do the buttons stopped working with Vista!
* Included the newer OpenSSL files.

war593122 reviewed v6.3a on Oct 21, 2007

October 16; 6.3a

* A couple final fixes for InnoSetup and uninstalling.
* Fixed to cache all tray icons, not just some (should fix the leaks!)
* Fixed not opening URLs in the web browser right.

Pfurri reviewed v6.3a on Oct 17, 2007

Still the best DL-Manager on earth !

hell0 reviewed v6.3a on Oct 17, 2007

Buggy garbage.

mackley reviewed v6.3+04 on Oct 5, 2007

6.03+04 it's a fix version, you do not found it in the home page. It's in the forum http://urltea.com/1o0p

Rikrdo reviewed v6.3 on Jul 21, 2007

Always the best download manager!

freeafrog reviewed v6.3 on Jun 28, 2007

Was supposed to be a trial. After the first, third and fifth downloads had nag popups, thus not allowing me to test the one feature I wanted to test; being able to do timed downloads overnight. Previous versions gave you several days of true use. Incidentally, if you want to buy it, uninstall first and you will get the best deal to purchase.

lordnaastik reviewed v6.3 on Jun 22, 2007

The most fully featured download manager. however the price is a bit steep and there are freeware alternatives that do most of the jobs an average user may need. Still a good program

twanj reviewed v6.3 on Jun 22, 2007

One of the oldest is still the best, & still adding new features like metalink ( http://www.metalinker.org/ ) support.

madcats reviewed v6.3 on Jun 21, 2007

top rated here. fast downloads, good support what more do you need.

vcorvinus reviewed v6.2a on May 19, 2007

It's astonishing how the same old bugs persist year after year, version after version. Piece of garbage.

tickleonthetum reviewed v6.2a on Apr 28, 2007

A great program, simple to use yet packed with advanced features. The author is always helpful and quick to sort out any problems, not that there are any!

armpit reviewed v6.2a on Mar 14, 2007

Great program. So far I have not find any bugs, don't use the bittorrent part because i'm already using µTorrent. It properly recognizes when i'm trying to download the same file from diferent mirrors, FDM and Flashget errounously treat them like diferent files and download the same file more than once.

zapatero reviewed v6.2a on Mar 14, 2007

In my case, IDM (Internet Download Manager) is 10-15% faster. Also, I haven´t been able to use GetRight to download files from Websites that require Username and Password. No problem with IDM.

zridling reviewed v6.2 on Feb 13, 2007

Good tip, twanj.

cowticket reviewed v6.1 on Dec 11, 2006

This birds been around forever I still use it sometimes. Regardless of the new features, I still think there is room for improvement.

raveren reviewed v6.0c on Sep 22, 2006

The best from its category, even though it's not freeware. That's why I use DownThemAll.

twanj reviewed v6.0c on Sep 19, 2006

Try it out with Metalink (http://www.metalinker.org/) for super fast downloads.

toadpole reviewed v6.0a on Jun 23, 2006

I've been with getright ever since. It is definitely the best there is. With Getright 6.0 pro, it just gets better! Torrent support, Mirror search, segmented downloading, FTP client, daily downloads/uploads and loads more. You may not be able to make out, but it has hundreds of tiny little features to make things worth it. Be sure to enable the advanced features. Once you intalled it, go through all the options and settings. If you download often, this app can be an indispensable tool. Anyone who doesn't like Getright has obviously not realised or found out the kind of features it has. My advice, take a look.. Get the free trial. Personally, I think it rules.

Cheers,

alanpalmer reviewed v6.0a on Jun 20, 2006

I've had it almost since the beginning when I was on 14.4K dial-up. It worked great then and does now as well, even though I'm now on broadband. I don't use the many extra features such as BitTorrent, etc. myself, although I suppose they're useful for some. However, I paid for it a long while ago and upgrades so far have been free. There is the Pro version, for those who want it, but I don't have the need of any more features; this version does all I need.

Budgie29 reviewed v6.0 on Jun 8, 2006

fantastic this stll the best .. even though its
not freeware

well worth the fee

it just get better and better

nefarious1 reviewed v6.0 on Jun 7, 2006

Saying that the free alternatives (such as FDM) are equivalent is just silly. They don't sport all the features that GetRight does. But feature fluff is only one aspect of good software.

Indeed, the major version bump to GetRight "6.0" is a complete joke. They added lightweight BitTorrent client features, maybe a couple other buried things, changed the graphics, and consider that worthy of a whole new version? Don't make me laugh.

From the moment I installed it, I ran into one aggravating bug after another, including everything from aberrant behavior, to repeated crashes.

And this thing was in beta for over a year!

Mystenes reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Apr 6, 2006

new GR logo .... wow, I'm really impressed. thats why we need new version!

too big, too many useless features. and payware.

it was good in version 4.
now it looks like winamp vs foobar

twanj reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

Check out it's new feature, Metalink: http://www.metalinker.org

sn0wflake reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

Not worth the money on the ultra super duper rare occations you want extra speed. If you do, then download one of the free alternatives instead.

Neoprimal reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

Getright is one of the best tools in it's software category. Why 4? -1 for price. Similar and just as powerful programs (Free Download Manager) are .... free.

Bachalor reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

Now, in the times of DSL such Tool is not absolutely necessary. If you mean, that you want use absolutly a DL-manager, take good freeware. You can find a lot of it in the softwareworld.
Without if and however...

Darkk reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

This application keeps getting better and better.

I've bought an upgrade to the Pro version and like the sync functions a lot.

Unlike other posters, I've never had any "conflicts" with other apps on any of the machines that I have GetRight installed on. It just works.

Yes, it isn't free, but it does what it does better than any other similar app I have used over the years. (I own some others, but don't care for how they work.)

There are a lot of really useful features in this app. It is a must-have on my machines. The built-in GetRight Browser is very handy for grabbing a lot of files. And, the email add-on allows me to fire off an email with files I want downloaded, and have my machine at home download them and have them waiting for me.

osric reviewed v6.0 Beta 7 on Mar 15, 2006

Why would anyone pay for a software that just downloads files when there are softwares that do the same for free. Even if you say that the speed is better, I don't feel that justifies the cost.

photonboy reviewed v6.0 Beta 6 on Jan 11, 2006

I bought Getright several years ago, but it seems to conflict enough that I have to uninstall it periodically.
Now I don't even have it installed. I'll give it one more shot, but if I uninstall it again it stays off.

Darkk reviewed v6.0 Beta 6 on Jan 11, 2006

Still one of the most valuable apps I have.

Even on broadband, if you download large files, the ability to download multiple segments from different mirrors cuts the total download time way down.

There are a lot of features. It's a tool I use every day.

Neoprimal reviewed v6.0 Beta 6 on Jan 11, 2006

A Tool of the past. In the age of broadband and high speed internet, I can't think of why anyone would PAY for Getright.
Personally, I use free download manager. Does almost everything that Getright does, and is free. I'm giving it 5 because it's remained a reliable, solid utility. The interface is a little gummed up, but it's still one of the best download managers out there and a good deal for dial up users ----- still, I urge those who haven't to try the free alternatives, you may be surprised.

Darkk reviewed v6.0 Beta 5 on Dec 21, 2005

I've been using GetRight for years. I give it top marks. It's integration with IE is a big plus, and it has additional features like a site/FTP browser that makes adding large numbers of files for download easy. GetRight will reconnect and resume when the server supports it. The mirror search and multi-segment acceleration works well also. Bittorrent and podcasting support has been added, and the Pro version supports uploads and synchronization too. This app keeps getting better and better. I own several other D/L managers, but this one is my favorite.

robmanic44 reviewed v6.0 Beta 5 on Dec 20, 2005

I'm a long time user of GetRight, so I'd like to give it a higher rating. I'll still use it , but I no longer feel it is the premiere download manager it once was.

Zankur reviewed v6.0 Beta 4 on Oct 30, 2005

I think getright has come a long way since vers:5.2,and has quite a new handful features,combined with great reliability which has been its hallmark over the yrs!

Domingo reviewed v6.0 Beta 4 on Oct 28, 2005

I don't really care about a "feature list" that I won't ever use. For me it boils down to FlashGet having a better interface, being less intrusive, and generally working better. GetRight works, but for what I'm doing (normal web-based downloads...no frills) FlashGet works better, faster, and using less overhead.

httpd.confused reviewed v6.0 Beta 3 on Aug 18, 2005

I hope deXter wasn't referring to me with his tirade on GetRight's looks. I didn't complain about its looks, I mentioned its interface, and by that I was alluding to ease-of-use, not cutesy appeal.

In any case, I got sick of GetRight... The interface is too cluttered. I never liked it much, but always put up with it. I'm a fickle S.o.B.--sue me. I still think it's a powerful download manager, of course. Just... A powerful download manager with a PITA interface.

The arbitrary version jump from "GetRight 5" to "GetRight 6" is a complete joke. The biggest change touted is the new toolbar graphics. Big deal.

But, zridling, GetRight does allow you to download files without being prompted for a file name. Its utterly cluttered interface just prevented you from seeing it. If I hadn't uninstalled GetRight already, I'd point out exactly where it is.

Zankur reviewed v6.0 Beta 2 on May 5, 2005

look i in no way wanted to de-grade getright's image,but if people have dared to go beyond getright,and have used ida,idm.DAP,mass downloader,u will find that they have all basic features of getright with better interface.IDM for one has advanced integration which even heklped me download a couple of files thru kazaa.
Surely getright can't do that!
And only defence u had for my review of 5.2b version is getright beta2!
So chill dude,i am also impressed with getright 6pro,and am now a registered user for same,alongwith DAP ofcourse!

[deXter] reviewed v6.0 Beta 2 on May 4, 2005

I wish people would wisen up and STOP comparing Getright with other dowhnload managers. Getright has SO many advanced features now that any person who would say that an xyz program is better than Getright.. is an idiot for sure. Name atleast ONE program that has ALL the features (or more) that Getright has.

And who the hell cares about the looks? The new 6x look is fine... besides, what do you do, start a download and keep staring at it till its done? Get a life!

And as for the silent download option, there are 1000s of programs out there that can hide any Window you want.

If you dont need all the advanced features that Getright has to offer, then it definately ain't for you. Stick with your stupid DAP.

Wes reviewed v5.2c on Feb 15, 2005

Getright is by and large the model for the download manager, but its rollback feature can be very, very destructive when downloading larger files (Linux ISO's, for example).

I did use this for most downloads below 100mb for a while, switching to FlashGet when the files were larger, but now I just use FlashGet. It's really caught up to Getright, and I would suggest using it instead.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.2c on Feb 15, 2005

I'm a long-time user of GetRight. The interface is in serious need of polishing, and some of its behaviors irritate me (such as the inexplicable ~2-minute delay that occurs before automatic downloads begin).

But GetRight is still the most-reliable downloader I've found. It has never corrupted a download on me, and I can't say that for some other downloaders I've tried.

Contrary to what freeafrog reports; I've found just the opposite to be true. I just tried a slew of the supposedly-wonderful downloaders on this site (including FlashGet, IDA, IDM, and all the others), and all of them had trouble with the type of download links used on this site (e.g. http://fileforum.betanews.com/download/929856304/1 ). GetRight is the only downloader I've tried that is smart enough to grab the binary file that is being pointed to with links like the above. (All the other crappy downloaders simply downloaded a text file named "1". Really nice.)

Oh--another thing that pisses me off about GetRight is that, even though I'm a registered user, it still begs for additional "donation" money every time I install an update. This annoyed me so much the last time it happened, I found out what registry value gets updated, just so I can set it ahead of time, and never have to deal with it again. That registry value is as follows:

HKCU\Software\HeadLight\GetRight\Config
"UpgradeRequest"=dword:ffffffff

zridling reviewed v5.2c on Feb 15, 2005

GetRight still doesn't provide a silent download option, and has no intention of doing so according to emails from the developer. Feel like I wasted my money on this monstrosity.

freeafrog reviewed v5.2b on Jan 7, 2005

I have recently been experiencing many downloads where the only thing that this program downloads is the HTML code. Contact with the author is useless. I was advised to try IDM and DAP. I downloaded IDM and it worked perfectly on a file this program won't get. I bought this a year ago when it worked well with all the downloads I was doing, but now it has become mostly useless.

DiGiTaLFX reviewed v5.2b on Dec 7, 2004

I've just moved back to getright from FDM, and the difference is amazing. Its so much more reliable, can do ftp through an HTTP proxy, and integrates much better. On this occasion Shareware wins over freeware. Definatly gonna purchase this some point soon.

Inray reviewed v5.2a on Nov 3, 2004

Getright is still one of the most reliable d/l managers, although not the fastest. This build is no exception to this rule. The only problem GR still has, is its horrible user interface.
Sometimes i wonder why software authors cannot simply follow native OS user interface design guidelines, published by MS.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.2a on Nov 3, 2004

The interface sucks, but it's still by far the most reliable download util I've used--and that's a lot of them.

As far as needing a download manager with a broadband connection, well it doesn't take much imagination: You may want to scrape a bunch of files from a site, or you may be dealing with large download from a crappy server. Or maybe you are using a third-party browser, and don't want to have to keep the browser running for a long download. Still another reason is for its ability to resume downloads from servers that support it. Need I go on?

Neoprimal reviewed v5.2a on Nov 3, 2004

Getright it a great program. I REALLY appreciated it back when I had Dialup, however now I have to agree with darkpepe. I would have possibly considered spending the money to buy it had I still been on dialup and every megabyte mattered, but at this point if I just want organized or multimirrorred dls etc, I just use free software like free download manager. To offer a real review of GR however, it's great software either way and offers lots of functionality and options. Who doesn't like to hear the getright girl?

Wintings reviewed v5.2 on Oct 7, 2004

I have used GetRight for several years and regard it as one of my "must-have" utilities. Strongly recommended.

zridling reviewed v5.2 on Oct 7, 2004

5.2 is the best GetRight version yet. Solid as a rock!

darkpepe reviewed v5.2 on Oct 6, 2004

This program is really great, but I'm quite happy with free download manager, so I will spend the 25 Dollars on something else.
http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/

Domingo reviewed v5.2 on Oct 6, 2004

Good program. I like the way FlashGet works better, however I've had a corrupt download or two (XP SP2...cough...cough...) using it, making me paranoid using it for anything critical.
I've never had any issues with GetRight, so I'll recommend it!

sjc001 reviewed v5.2 on Oct 6, 2004

This a great program. I've been a registered user since around version 1 or so.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.2 on Oct 6, 2004

Star Downloader is junk; it has given me corrupt downloads, which GetRight never has.

CyberInferno reviewed v5.2 Beta 4b on Sep 16, 2004

I previously considered Getright to be a second-rate download utility. It was buggy, mirror searches didn't work, crashed frequently, etc. However, with the latest releases, Getright has pushed itself ahead of the competitors. I used Flashget full-time until the Getright 5.x releases, which are very solid releases even as betas. The filemirror.com mirror search is great, and mirror control is equally solid. Well done.

MORGiON reviewed v5.2 Beta 4b on Sep 16, 2004

Been using getright for several years now. Found it to be very reliable. Would highly recommend to everyone.

Huntyz reviewed v5.2 Beta 4 on Sep 12, 2004

I agree zridling Star Downloader is a much better program its smaller,simple,fast and does the job with ease.

zridling reviewed v5.2 Beta 4 on Sep 11, 2004

I was happy using Star Downloader Pro, which has an elegant, simple interface, was easy to setup, and worked for every kind of file. But I decided to try GetRight; even bought it. I'll admit it's good and it's great if you want to download all the files or photos from a particular website. But I spent six hours going through the Help file and learning all the ins and outs of its complex configuration. However, here are four problems I found: (1) GetRight's Help file is not synchronized to the program's interface and is poorly written; (2) GetRight's registration charged me $35 instead of $25 option I selected during purchase, adding its own "tip" it says; (3) Lots of options in the configuration dialog that are poorly explained in the Help file; in fact, FAR, FAR too many; and (4) Several options do not work when checked in the config dialog and restarted. Still I bought it, though I'm reverting back to Star Downloader Pro.

RobertM reviewed v5.2 Beta 4 on Sep 10, 2004

Very reliable (unlike others I have tried). Been using it for years, and I can't live without it, even when at college with broadband.

In short, I'm glad I purchased it, even though I was a little late in this regard. :-)

Namero reviewed v5.2 Beta 4 on Sep 10, 2004

very good dl manager and better then flashget anyway

so only 4 stars :)

Using Getright since version 2 and it getting better and better !

Lindset reviewed v5.2 Beta 3 on Aug 28, 2004

Been using this software for years, and it has been very reliable and stable thus far. Very configurable and easy to use. Highly recommended if you're looking for a download manager.

bleedingpegasus reviewed v5.2 Beta 3 on Aug 3, 2004

hey .confused, guess what, flashget IS BETTER than this. i see nothing wrong with recommending another software in this review forum. what i think is better is getright' integration with firefox.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.2 Beta 3 on Jul 27, 2004

Give me a break with the "----- is better" garbage. You can't give specifics; you simply like freebies, even if they are made by someone who can't speak two words of English, and even if the interface sucks.

GetRight is The Standard. Nothing else is more reliable or easier to use.

hardgiant reviewed v5.2 Beta 2 on Jun 21, 2004

It's OK but I like Net Transport better. Net Transport is freeware and stable. I just downloaded 7 gigs of data with it. It has all the features that GetRight includes.

freeafrog reviewed v5.2 Beta 2 on Jun 21, 2004

I have been a registered user for serveral generations, I agree with below that right click and select download with getright freezes that window which has to be killed with task manager. I also can't get it to download sound files that require a password. Tried everything I could find but never works. Also have not been able to get dialer solved. Its doesn't work and it can't use the system dialer. only solution has been to set serial download and the system to redial on dropped connection.

donpacman reviewed v5.2 Beta 2 on Jun 20, 2004

FlashGet is much better!

anti00Zero reviewed v5.2 Beta 2 on Jun 20, 2004

Handle better if GetRight folder isn't writeable (for a user account, etc.)

great. so i can use getright better under windows account with lower rights. :))))

  reviewed v5.2 Beta 1 on May 11, 2004

I hate typos. Sorry, I meant GetRight 5.2 beta 1, and NOT 5.1 beta 1.

CyberInferno reviewed v5.1 on Mar 23, 2004

I switch between flashget and getright. Getright's currently my primary downloading program because its ftp search actually works (I expected Flashget to fix this with the latest releast but it didn't), and its own mirror service, filemirrors.com, integrates automatically and works beautifully. My only reason for docking it a star is that right-clicking and selecting "download with getright" doesn't work in MyIE whereas flashget's does.

ssb reviewed v5.1 on Mar 23, 2004

Fast and reliable was one of the best d/l managers ever used. In fact it was one of my favorites and i used to be a registered user since it's first release.
I don't use it any more, because of its non standard user interface and silly iconed windows.

scodan reviewed v5.1 Beta 3 on Mar 3, 2004

I've used a bunch of other download managers, and they all resulted in the occasional corrupted download--so complain about GetRight all you want, you can keep those pieces of junk. GetRight is the only downloader that has never corrupted a download for me. It has some annoying interface quirks (such as needlessly always-on-top windows), but I give it a strong rating for its reliability, which comes first.

FlauntMG reviewed v5.1 Beta 2 on Feb 5, 2004

Its always hard to change and progress, especially when leaving a great program like getright. But thats wat i need to do since i start using net transport. I try using the latest get right version juz to motivate me to continue using it, but not only it fail, it also drag me towards net transport even more. The functionality of getright is top notch but the price are juz too unbearable for poor student like me, net transport not only a freeware, it also support stream download, and its darn fast too. Sry, i prefer net transport much muchmore than getright. Farewell g.right.

war59312 reviewed v5.1 Beta 1 on Nov 7, 2003

Skins looked messed up. Size that is. Was working perfectly fine and the never again. Reinstall and redownloaded and everything, but nothing works. But I still give the program 5 stars because it rocks.

Wish the defualt skin was better and that they would fix my skin problem, then I would give it six starts. :P

eddie reviewed v5.1 Beta 1 on Oct 27, 2003

thehunger: GetRight already has skin support. At least the 4.5 version did. Haven't tried 5.0 yet.

Enamour reviewed v5.1 Beta 1 on Oct 26, 2003

A well proven app that keeps getting better. It does need a facelift however. Still one of the best.

guti reviewed v5.1 Beta 1 on Oct 26, 2003

2 years ago GetRight was the best. Now it is regular.
Try NetTransport if you want a great freeware downloader, or FlashGet if you want a good shareware one.

thehunger reviewed v5.1 Beta 1 on Oct 26, 2003

FINALLY after all these years it gets SSL support. Or, hopefully, TLS. TLS has better performance in session initiation.
However I have to agree with others that GetRight has become unstable - there's a quality assurance issue. Also the GUI needs to get simplified (PLEASE never ever add skin support!). BitTorrent support would be VERY nice.
Another important issue: MyIE2 needs to support GetRight integration.

XxCoCxX reviewed v5.0.2 on Sep 18, 2003

I recently ante'd up for this great prog. In nearly 3 years of use through each version it has never let me down. Only addition I can think of to make it better is if it handled torrent files. A boy can dream can't he?

Sergio reviewed v5.0.2 on Aug 2, 2003

GetRight used to be a really usefull and cool. Now it's a big piece of crap, only able to do 2 thinks perfectly : crashing continuously and continuously asking to register the software! You can rather use the not too bad - and free - tool called LeechGet (although more resource consuming than GetRight ! LeechGet is only suitable if you don't have hundreds of small files to download at the same time)

lopi reviewed v5.0.2 on Jul 8, 2003

Hum... never tried leachget did try several others but getright worked for me so I bought it. 4.5e was the fasted and stablest... Once the 5 version came out problems galore through... 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.1a, even the "test file" after 5.0.1a as a recommended update had probs. But 5.0.2 seems to clear things up. Giving this a five since hate people who don't honestly review a program and use it and then recommend something else. Getright currently says that i've downloaded: 1216.58mb of junk :)

klumy reviewed v5.0.2 on Jul 8, 2003

GUI is much too confusing. Use Netants instead

TheVoodoo reviewed v5.0.2 on Jul 8, 2003

Im still stick with leechget. cause its free and can handle all that GR can handle... (www.leechget.com)

thobbs reviewed v5.0.2 on Jul 8, 2003

On version 5.0 - It was the best ever, since 5.01 and 5.01a, I have been starting to have my doubts with regard to the constant crashes. I downloaded 5.02 and no crashes [yet!].... Excellent AGAIN - 5 stars!!!

Fedorov reviewed v5.0.2 on Jul 8, 2003

Excellent program, been using it for many years - 5.02 solves almost all stability problems so try it!!!

rocky500 reviewed v5.0.1a on May 31, 2003

Both Getright verions 5.01 & 5.01a seem to be a little unstable. Sometimes they give error & then exits.
Went back to ver 5.00 & everything is well again.

Still the easiest & best download manager.

Dwarden reviewed v5.0.1 on May 21, 2003

And getting better :)

Jobey reviewed v5.0 on Mar 14, 2003

Great program. Paid for it back in version 3, so I'm not having any adware issues whatsoever.

The best programs are not freeware...they are to be bought like anything else of quality. Yet again, freeloaders expect everything to be free, right? Make your own software and distribute it if you want something to be free. Most people are entitled to something for their hard work. Good job GetRight!

aabdulmalik reviewed v5.0 on Mar 13, 2003

I was hoping for a new user interface and better functionality. Instead, it seems to be the same program in it's same wrapping. I highly recommend LeechGet. First, it's free; secondly, it's free; and thirdly .. did i mention it's free? Also, Evolution keeps it up to date on a regular basis. GetRight has nothing on LeechGet. So don't waste your time.

Palomino reviewed v5.0 on Mar 13, 2003

I have to correct my own post. GetRight doesn't contain ANY adware or spyware. I paid for the program a long time ago and really didn't pay much attention after that.

betasun reviewed v5.0 Beta 6 on Mar 6, 2003

A great download manager .

kandjar reviewed v5.0 Beta 6 on Mar 6, 2003

Just try LeechGet 2002 (a great freeware), and forget this one !

xtool reviewed v5.0 Beta 6 on Mar 5, 2003

Don't know why but GetRight! and Go!zilla are one big adwares. I installed Go!zilla and it wants to download everything and when I uninstalled, it's still shows itself on the mouse right click menu. It didn't uninstall it's folder and it kept preventing me deleting it. I know how to get rid of this problem BUT how about those that are less PC knowledged? I took screenshots and emailed them I still waiting for responds. I tell you, I'm disappointed with their customer service.

Sorry for my bad English.

Palomino reviewed v5.0 Beta 5 on Feb 5, 2003

The best downloader available. The browser lets you view all the files on the site; http or ftp. I found a release of a program update that didn't have a link on the site's page yet. Got the program two days early. :)

pepe reviewed v5.0 Beta 3 on Dec 6, 2002

I´m stucking with FlashGet, much faster, more stable and killer feature: DownloadAll!

Practice reviewed v5.0 Beta 2 on Nov 22, 2002

I have a broadband connection and I love GetRight because it automatically finds mirrors of the file I'm downloading and downloads it from multiple servers at the same time which makes for fast downloading, it's great because so many servers are slow these days.

joee reviewed v5.0 Beta 2 on Nov 17, 2002

I LOVE it because it's the best getright ever!!!!!

thehunger reviewed v5.0 Beta 1 on Nov 5, 2002

Yes GetRight is good but it still doesn't support downloading over SSL.

chroniq reviewed v5.0 Beta 1 on Nov 4, 2002

the best downloader bar none ... best user interface too, its one of the first download manager in existance too ... i just love it cant live with it

CarTaxiCarol reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Sep 4, 2002

I have used over 10 download managers and this is the perfect one.You can control each individual thread of a download.The only thing better would be to have annother mirror search engine.My second favorite download manager is ReGet.I like GETRIGHT alot!!!

jeffazz reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Aug 30, 2002

ive used this program ever since it 1st came out... im still using it right up to the very day.... this program is far from one of the best download enhancements around... good work guys

l_p_4_7 reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Jul 12, 2002

The best download manager I have tried without a doubt.

Palomino reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Apr 20, 2002

To ukexpat: NO it is NOT Spyware. CNET did a review of 4 downloaders and GetRight won hands down. Here's a link to that article:
http://www.cnet.com/soft...352105-8-6452231-1.html

It's easily the best downloader. I give it a 5.

guti reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Apr 18, 2002

It's good. I give it a 4.
But better try Download Mage (www.dlmage.com), it's smaller, and faster.

Somnambulator reviewed v4.5d Build 2 on Apr 17, 2002

this is the best DL manager out there, period. ive tried them all, including DAP, flashget, and gozilla, and getrights functions blow all others out of the water. only prob ive ever had with it was fixed in 4.5d (1) so now this is running perfectly

its NOT spyware, run Ad-aware and you will see. but if your an ad-paranoid, like me, enable the setting for reminders instead of ads =P

user101 reviewed v4.5d on Apr 17, 2002

An excellent program, but the reason I'm only giving it a '3' is because in today's world of high-speed internet, many of us may no longer find the need for this program. However, it is still a VERY handy tool if you want to resume downloads, or pause them. Great even if you do have high-speed, but not as necessary as in the days of the 33.3 modem.

sorlag reviewed v4.5d on Apr 17, 2002

nice

Kiriakos GR reviewed v4.5d on Apr 16, 2002

It was long time that I had stopped using the Get Right, but now I can see that really haves become better .
The 4.5C version looks good enough .
I liked allot the integration with the IE6 ,so the Get Right loads only when you open the browser .
I do not see any Close Get Right function after the end of the download , but they will do that soon or later .
The good news is that I can not call it as one memory hog any more , it takes only 3 MB when it operates ,and the damn ICQ takes 7.5 MBs to work.
Problems that I had with last version of it like the 3.5C ,was broken downloads from the INTEL FTP ,and that was the main reason that I stopped using it .
I will give to this proggy another one chance , just for the history ,is the older download manager in the web .
And also was the best when the Lycos FTP search function was Cooperating with the Get Right.

ukexpat reviewed v4.5d on Apr 16, 2002

Isn't this thing just spyware?

pottle reviewed v4.5c on Jan 15, 2002

At least this version can handel multiple FTP-download which I has not found in Download Accelerator......

a_fire_inside reviewed v4.5c on Jan 15, 2002

I used to swear by this program, but it was bugging me because it would only catch 50% of the downloads from IE, and almost never from CGI or PHP. I use ReGet DX now with MSIESpy enabled and nothing gets through that. Although I do prefer the power that Getright has, I just wish it would catch every download.

NelsonC reviewed v4.5c on Jan 15, 2002

Very good program, the only problem is I find it, slow compaired to Download Accelerator (www.dap.com) too bad DAP had too many adds ect.. built in.. Getright is good but still needs speed improvement.

xtfg666 reviewed v4.5b on Dec 8, 2001

For the user just below : just check the what's new at http://www.getright.com/new45.html (only bug fixes in the 4.5b, by the way).

ShafuyZ reviewed v4.5b on Dec 8, 2001

I dislike two things. #1: the new "improved" website doesn't have the "what got changed in 4.5b" anywhere I could find... Betanews doesn't have that list either.

The other thing I don't like is that the program doesn't let me connect to the same server more than 3x at once. I wish it was more like 5x...

So.. what IS different in 4.5b from 4.5a?

guti reviewed v4.5b on Dec 8, 2001

I give it a 3.
Download Mage is faster, and smaller!

masoud reviewed v4.5 on Aug 9, 2001

slow and has nothing new,try mass downloader or download express

irchs reviewed v4.5 on Jul 11, 2001

wow, that FileMirror feature just made it better. I am expecting a HL patch, I will have so many mirrors, EVEN the eleet GetRight won't be able to handle IT!!

GetRight is simply the best download manager.

toekneec67 reviewed v4.5 on Jul 11, 2001

Most of them are only in 16 colors. They suck. Remember the collection (The Best Icons). It had over 5000, 256 color icons.

b-wolf reviewed v4.5 on Jul 10, 2001

Review? Simple.
It's the best multi-downloader/resumer out there.
PERIOD

XionZ reviewed v4.5 on Jul 10, 2001

I forgot when I started using GetRight - it has become so essential that I don't even think of it anymore... it doesn't take up a lot of resources (about 2 megs I think - compared to how useful it is that's nothing) and doesn't cause any problems at all - no crashes, no problems with 3d games... there are a lot of similar utilities around (e.g. FlashGet) but IMHO GetRight still is the best allround program! Plus, it's not Adware anymore.

Palomino reviewed v4.5 Beta 7 on Jul 10, 2001

GetRight 4.5 Final was released last night. I am using GR with XP RC1 and all is well.

dpcarrico reviewed v4.5 Beta 7 on Jun 27, 2001

Incredible program. It could use a "DipStick" ( http://klever.net/kin/dipstick.html ) like feature.

dejavu reviewed v4.5 Beta 7 on Jun 26, 2001

This program never bother me. It's an essencial utility, the best download manager! FIVE STARS!

mp4 reviewed v4.5 Beta 6 on May 21, 2001

Um, guys: this beta 6 version doesn't have any spyware anymore. This is from GetRight's web site:
The ad company we were using in the latest versions (Conducent) is going out of business, so no more third party ad DLLs.

Oh, and the new version kicks ass.

jofin reviewed v4.5 Beta 6 on May 18, 2001

The program itself is adequate but frankly nothing startling!
If you do not mind the ads nor the fact that the program also collects browsing data about you and sends it to, God knows who, then download it.
I would recommend paying a little bit of money and getting an alternative non spyware program instead. OR.... look for a program which is free and doesn't call home!!!

felix reviewed v4.5 Beta 4 on Apr 14, 2001

Getright is the best download manager out there! Get it even if you're on a fast connection like cable modem so that you won't lose your downloads even when your browser or operating system crashes!

dejavu reviewed v4.5 Beta 4 on Apr 14, 2001

If you want shareware/adware, getright is the best. The adware Download accelerator is an excellent program too!

bobbio11 reviewed v4.5 Beta 2 on Mar 5, 2001

And this new beta: A) gives a choice about being "Shareware" with reminders but no ads at all or "Adware" with the ads but few reminders. And B) doesn't use Radiate at all even if you do choose the ads. It's Sweet.

biikman reviewed v4.5 Beta 2 on Mar 4, 2001

sheilashine get a clue. If you register the program and install it using the key, the files that "spy" on you are not installed and won't be found usingany of the spyware scanners.

eddie reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 10, 2001

Very enjoyable program. Nothing bad to say about it.

Jim reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 8, 2001

Excellent! All the annoying, extreamly often occuring bugs from the previous version are gone (crashing of getright when its browser is closed while getright window is open). Although the main getright window seems to pop up slightly slower, hardly noticble though. It only takes up 7mb and on most systems(with 128mb+)it won't slow down your computer.

GeorgeLSJr reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 8, 2001

This isn't a bad program, but it's not the greatest. Check out Download Accelerator at www.speedbit.com. It's supported by ads, but I never really notice them, since the box is usually minimized. You can buy it to get rid of the ads, too. It's got segmented downloading, too and it works much better than GetRight's version.

teranova52 reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 8, 2001

I start using Flash Get , because get right is a memmory Hog!!
At list the Flash Get do not loads at every start up of the system, only if downloads is on the way ..
How many megs this new version needs ??

Cambr81 reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 8, 2001

NAV 2001 is VERY good. But it has been on the store shelves for several months. Is this some new kind of Beta, in which the software undergoes regression?

bobbio11 reviewed v4.5 Beta 1 on Feb 8, 2001

The best gets better!

sniffle reviewed v4.3 Test 2 on Sep 7, 2000

I also have IE5.5 (on a couple of machines) and haven't had any problems. The new super-small skins are very nice. No complaints here!

mike_diack reviewed v4.3 Test on Sep 4, 2000

I've been using GetRight for a while now, from version 4.0
onwards. Upgrading from 4.2c with IE 5.5 final and Netscape 4.75, has broken IE 5.5 on my machine! (It crashes as soon as it (IE 5.5) is started). Netscape works still. Reinstalling both IE 5.5 and Getright (including GR 4.2c) has not cured this!

erasure reviewed v4.3 Test on Sep 3, 2000

GetRight is simply the best download program out there..

GoZilla is a good second but does not have all the functions of GetRight.

seany187 reviewed v4.3 Test on Sep 2, 2000

WIth previous version of my getright big files would get screwed up. Spontaneus crashes and lots more on my win 2k system. This one has none of these no more. So im very happy.

dejavu reviewed v4.3 Test on Sep 2, 2000

Uzul have reason. Some segmented downloads from several sites sometimes came corrupted! I don't know if it's a Getright bug or not. therefore I don't use segmented downloads! Getright is still the best download manager!

jeremyh reviewed v4.3 Test on Sep 2, 2000

I've always found Getright extremely useful - as a registered user I don't know whether the ads are a pain. This downloaded & installed fine for me. Changes are relatively minor. This from the help file:
"New Features in GetRight 4.3:
· Enhanced Skins to change the appearance of the download windows. Pick from several included skins (use the Options button on the download window to change). And you can find more skins on the GetRight Skins web page. More info.
GetRight 4.3 allows much more flexibility for skin authors...almost any design is possible.
· Segmented Downloading--limits increased! Split a file into pieces and download different parts at the same time. This can greatly increase the speeds of your downloads.
GetRight now allows 8 total segments and allows 3 connections to the same server so that you can use Segmented Downloading with many more files and more segments.
Plus a variety of minor bug fixes and other small improvements."

mjbgr reviewed v4.2c on Jul 6, 2000

Great. Do get the update if you don't have it, fixed a couple things I had. And despite all the rumors, neither Aureate/Radiate or GetRight is spying. Have to dig down a few pages, but even the OptOut page says "After spending more than 200 hours examining the operation and function of the version 2 Aureate software system, I was unable to discover any capability for it to inventory or browse the user's hard drive or registry."

dejavu reviewed v4.2c on Jun 28, 2000

Internet became a nightmare?
Paranoia...Beware! I think Getright's developer respect our privacy. Getright is an excellent program and don't need tricks to spy their users but...why give the benefit of doubt with the advertising monitored by aureate, or radiate, or conducent or whoelse. Headlight must give two options: one version with the advertising, explain how it
works and other clear to licensed users, simply asking the registration number during the setup. I think simple! No Spy, No Paranoia! Getright is an essencial utility and don't need to be a target in a Spyware list.
About spyware I said...more tests and real evidences.
We need to know how really works this tecnology!
Virus, hackers and now spyware (from our computers)...it's enough!
My real experience with aureate and conducent tecnology: disturb my connections. sometimes communicattion breakdown! really is a noise thing! Inconvenient!
Do you want to know who I am? Ask me. EVER! The decision is mine.

Tridus reviewed v4.2c on Jun 27, 2000

In 4.2+, you can tell it to not install the adware files at all if you are a registered user. You can also use optout (url located in previous reviews) to get rid of the adware files. Of course if you know what your doing you can also use the route.exe and the routing table to simply route all ad servers into a blackhole and never see ads again, but thats ok.

Godblissyou reviewed v4.2b on Jun 23, 2000

I have been using getright for some time *few years*, overall I think it's a kick a** program but if they are installing files that allow them to snoop around my comp i would like to know that. Does anyone have a place where i can download a "anti spy" prog, or a program that removes other softwares doing such things?

jdog16 reviewed v4.20 on May 17, 2000

WANT TO CHECK OUT GET RIGHT'S FEATURES? DOWNLOAD THE HOTTEST PROGRAM ON THEN!!
http://fileforum.efront....tail.php3?fid=950471055
YOU'LL LOVE IT!

Tridus reviewed v4.20 on May 2, 2000

Ok... has anybody here actually used 4.2? The install program has the option to not install the Ad files at all now. If it acts as a server, it sure does it quietly (zonealarm has never mentioned it to me, and it does *not* have permission to access the net at all without my oking it). If you really don't want the ad files, don't install them. Then get OptOut from www.grc.com to make sure. As for the program itself, Getright is the best download manager out there. Nuff said.

abraxisr reviewed v4.20 on May 2, 2000

i only instaled getrit
no other shmik stuff
and after running
"anti spy"
it found new and overriten
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\adimage.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSBCKUP\advpack.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\advpack.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Amcis2.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\amcompat.tlb
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\amstream.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\htmdeng.exe
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IPCClient.dll
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msipcsv.exe
c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\tfde.dll
thanks

CoKeBoTtLe Presents DaTe:[26/02/2000]

PrOgRaM : AntiAureateSpy

also attatced this

The following is a listing of all software known to install the Aureate
spy on your system. The Aureate spy keeps track of your Internet
activities and sends a report to Aureate every time you open your
browser. The Aureate spy places the following files on a Windows
machine. [It is not known, yet, to affect Macintosh or Linux machines.]
The installed files are some or all of:
adimage.dll
advert.dll
advpack.dll
amcis.dll
amcis2.dll
amcompat.tlb
amstream.dll
anadsc.ocx
anadscb.ocx
htmdeng.exe
ipcclient.dll
msipcsv.exe
tfde.dll

Here is a review of the contents and
code contained in the DLL's that Aureate makes use of. Here are a
few of my findings up to this point:

advert.dll
=======

This DLL creates a hidden window every time you open your browser. It
creates and sends 4 pages of information to the Aureate servers using
port 1749 on your system, these pages include:

1. Your name as listed in the system registry ( not the name you
installed one of the programs with )
2. Your IP address
3. The reverse DNS match of your address. ( tells them what ISP and
area of country you are in )
4. A listing of ALL software that is shown in your registry as being
installed. ( Not just the companies they work with )
5. This DLL sends the following information to their server on all
URL's you visit:
A.) ad banners you may click on
B.) all downloads you do showing the filename/file
size/date/time/type of file(image, zip,executable, etc)
C.) full time and date stamps of all your actions while
using your
browser
D.) the remote dialup number you are dialing in on (taken out of
your dialer configuration)
E.) dialup password if saved, does not "appear" at first glance
to send this through to them.
6. Contains programmers note: "Show me the money! I want to
be Mike!"

advpack.dll
=========

Used during the installation only to check for other needed files.
amcis.dll
=======

This DLL modifies the following registry keys:
1. HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
2. HKEY_DYN_DATA
3. HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATA
4. HKEY_USERS
5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
6. HKEY_CURRENT_USER
7. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

Unregisterss oleaut32.dll from memory as provided by M$oft and
replaces with its own calls. Switches back to M$oft's when browser is
closed. Creates stub processes to be started anytime your browser is
opened.

amcompat.tlb
===========

This guy tracks any multimedia clips ( video/pictures/sound ) that
you view It tracks the rating level on the video/picture/sound and
title / location Contains references to DblClick ( still digging on
this one! )

amstream.dll
==========

Setups TWO way communications between your system and theirs.
Used to send info and receive update commands/files
Open port 1749 for communications

==================================================

The programs that are known to install the Aureate spy are:

123Search
3d Anarchy
3D-FTP
3rd block
Abe's FTP Client
Abe's Image Viewer
Abe's MP3 Finder
Abe's Picture Finder
Abe's SMB Client
Access Diver III
Acorn Email
AcqURL
ActionOutline Light 1.6
Active 'Net
Add URL
Add/Remove Plus!
Address Rover 98
Admiral VirusScanner
Advanced Call Center
Advanced Maillist Verify
AdWizard
Alive and Kicking
alphaScape QuickPaste
ASP1-A3
Auction Explorer
Aureate Group Mail
Aureate SpamKiller
AutoFTP PRO
AutoWeb
AxelCD
Beatle
Binary Boy
BinaryVortex
Blue Engine
BookSmith : Original
buddyPhone 2
Calypso E-mail
CamGrab
Capture Express 2000
Cascoly Screensaver
CDDB-Reader
CDMaster32
ChanStat
Charity Banner
Cheat Machine
Check4New
ChinMail
Clabra clipboard viewer
Classic Peg Solitaire
ComTry Music Downloader
Crystal FTP
CSE HTML Validator Lite
CuteFTP 3.0
CuteFTP 3.0
CuteFTP/Tripod
CuteMX
CutePage
Danzig Pref Engine
DateTime
Delphi Component Test
Delphi Tester
Dialer 2000
DigiBand NewsWatch
DigiCams - The WebCam Viewer
Digital Postman
DirectUpdate
DL-Mail Pro 2000
DNScape
Doorbell 1.18
Download Minder 1.5
Download Wonder
DownLoader v.1.1
Dwyco Video Conferencing
EasySeeker
EmmaSoft ChatCat
EmmaSoft dBrow
EmmaSoft KeepLan
EmmaSoft Soundz
EnvoyMail
EZ-Forms FREE
File Mag-Net
FileSplit
Folder Guard Jr.
FourTimes
Free Picture Harvester
Free Solitaire
Free Spades
Free Submitter Pro
FreeImageEditor
FreeIRC
FreeNotePad
FreeSite
FreeWebBrowser
FreeWebMail
FreeZip!
FTPEditor
GetRight
Go!Zilla
Go!Zilla WebAttack
GovernMail
Grafula
Gunther's PasswordSentry
HangWeb
hesci Private Label
HTML Translator
HTTP Proxy-Spy
Huey v1.8 Color Picker
Iban Technologies IP Tools 3.1
Idyle GimmIP
Idyle GimmIP
iFind Graphics
imageN
Infinite Patience
InfoBlast
InnovaClub
InstallZIP
Internet Tree
Internetrix
InterWebWord Companion
JetCar
JFK Research
jIRC
JOC Email Checker
JOC Web Finder
JOC Web Spider
KVT Diplom
LapLink FTP
LineSoft Download
LOL Chat
LOL Chat
Mail Them
Meracl FontMap
Meracl ImageMap Generator
Midnight Oil Solitaire
MirNik Internet Finder
More Space 99
MouseAssist
MP3 Album Finder
MP3 Fiend
MP3 Grouppie
MP3 Mag-Net
MP3 Renamer
Mp3 Stream Recorder
MP3INFO-Editor
MultiSender
Music Genie
MX Inspector BIG AD
My Genie Patriots
My Genie SE
My GetRight
NeatFTP
Net CB
Net Scan 2000
Net Vampire
Net-A-Car Feature Car Screensaver
NetAnts
NetBoard
Netbus Pro 2.10
NetCaptor 5.0
Netman Downloader
NetNak
NetSuck 3.10.5
NetTime Thingy
Network Assistant
NeuroStock
NewsBin
NewsShark
NewsWire
NfoNak
NotePads+
Notificator 1.0b
Octopus
Pattern Book
People Seek 98
Personal Search Agent
Photocopier
PicPluck
Pictures In News
Ping Thingy
PingMaster
Planet.Billboard
Planet.MP3Find
PMS
ProtectX 3
ProxyChecker
QuadSucker/Web
Quadzle Puzzles
QuikLink Autobot
QuikLink Explorer
QuikLink Explorer Gold Edition
QuoteWatch
QWallet
Real Estate Web Site Creator
Recipe Review
ReGet 1.6
Resume Detective
RingSurf
RoboCam 1.10
Rosemary's Weird Web World
SaberQuest Page Burner
SBJV
SBWcc
Scout's Game
ScreenFIRE
ScreenFIRE - FileKing
ScreenFlavors
Sea Battle
Shizzam
Simple Submit
SimpleFind
SimpleSubmit v1.0
SK-111
Smart 'n Sticky
SmartBoard 200 FREE Edition
SmartSum calculator
SonicMail
Sound Agent
Space Central Screen Saver
Splash! Siterave
StartDrive
Static FTP
StockBrowser
Subscriber
SunEdit 2K
SuperIDE
Sweep
SweepsWinner
Text Transmogrifier
The Mapper
TheNet
TI-FindMail
TIFNY
Total Finger
Total Whois
Tracking The Eye
Trade Site Creator
TWinExplorer Standard
TypeWriter 1.0
UK Phone Codes
Vagabond's Realm
VeriMP3
Vertigo QSearch
Virtual Access
Visual Cyberadio
Visual Surfer
VOG Backgammon Main
VOG Backgammon Table
VOG Chess Main
VOG Chess Table
VOG Reversi Main
VOG Reversi Table
VOG Shell
VOG Shell
VOG Shell History
W3Filer
Web Coupon
Web Page Authoring Software
Web Registrant PRO
Web Resume
Web SurfACE
WEB2SMS
WebCamVCR
WebCopier
Web-N-Force
WebSaver
Website Manager
WebStripper
WebType
WhoIs Thingy
Win A Lotto
WinEdit 2000
Word+
Wordwright
WorldChat Client
Worm
www.devgames.com
xBlock
Your ESP Test
Zion
Zip Express 2000

C0Ke2000/AntHraX/HeadHunTa's/The Rookery/IPA

C0KeBoTtLe 2000

Warat reviewed v4.2 Beta 3 on Apr 7, 2000

1 Notice for Newest Getright 4.2 Getright ask when you're installing that whether or not you want to install Aveo's Attune. They said that Attune will warn you about many trouble before it happen. I don't know if this is the other "Spyware" or not. Can someone please test it for us all please? Thanks!!

draxis reviewed v4.2 Beta 3 on Mar 28, 2000

oops, sorry the last post should have had the 1 start rating, less if possible. As a footnote, that server program is capable much more than displaying ads on yor computer Merlin...Its a server, and if you open it in an hex editor, you'll see what the code is designed to do (providing you have some programming knowledge)

reidyn reviewed v4.2 Beta 3 on Mar 28, 2000

Goodbye, Getright.... The ad is actually much more obnoxious than I imagined it would be. It's far too aggressive about trying to get you to register, before you've even had a chance to try it. Like the last guy, I poked around in msipcsv.exe with a hex editor. One joke was funny (the one about the elephant), the rest was just random stupidity. It's really too bad this product is so annoying with it's ads and registration stuff -- if the product does have any actual merits, I'm too turned off by the ads and annoyances to find out.

merlin reviewed v4.2 Beta 3 on Mar 28, 2000

That's funny draxis, because I have GetRight regged here, used the option to remove those ads files, and right now I can't see that file you're talking about... Considered that something else on your system could have installed it, or is still using it?
People are making a fuss over something really trivial regarding this Aureate issue as far as I'm concerned. Anyone can get my address by looking up the Yellow Pages, and send me junk mail... Same difference.

R. Kenshin reviewed v4.2 Beta 3 on Mar 27, 2000

this software is crap!i stop using it, don't want aureate's garbage! mass downloader is wayyyyyyyy better and faster too!

Ebdowy reviewed v4.2 Beta 2 on Mar 25, 2000

GetRight Rocks. its the best download manager around. and if u are really concerned about the Aureate/Radiate advertising files please visit http://www.getright.com/remove_ads.html

Fixerman reviewed v4.2 Beta 2 on Mar 21, 2000

i have removed all areate files from my system by the way and GetRight is functioning perfectly.

Arnvid reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 20, 2000

Could this discussion be moved to another place, as it's today's adware software - and not GetRight which this link has turned out to be? The topic will go on, so would not *BetaNews* be a natural place to follow it up? I give GetRight 4 star here, because it's a fair program - and the problem here is far wider than a single program with advertising. Still give one huge Christmas star Minus for the way adware is handled, at least by lack of fair information! We should not shoot the program developer who needs to make a living and to be able to develop their software for users. Maybe there is no reason to shoot Aureate or alike either - STILL a fact remain, and that is that their program goes active on user computers. Still there is basically no other facts on this than Aureate saying *it don't do anything* and others saying *it steal the soul of your computer* - but still we all await facts and results? Even then some facts remain, as one should not leave active program on someone's computer without informing of this in advance. As when users discover guests sneaking in the backdoor while they where busy letting an adware in the front door - it's bound to be strong reactions. So let's get the facts, and still remember that adware is a brilliant solution for users as producers. As a software which put rotating ad banners on a program - AND NOTHING MORE without asking!!! For McAffe's report as Trojan hoax, okay let's see the facts and criteria's for such a statement? For Mr./Ms. *mjbgr* comment on that **if everyone paid for what they used the ads wouldn't be needed**, let me just say that if my aunt had *balls* she would have been my uncle... Bottom line is that AdWare is a great solution - lets us keep it so, and not make a great solution turn sour. Let's get the facts on the web table - that's the only part that will end this story. I know how advertisers are suckers for demographics, so I expect Aureate and alike are pushed from that side, so let us push as well and get it all again on the right track. Yesterday I tried the adware version of AceNotes, and they had implemented in their uninstaller function that all Aureate files also where removed, so that's one step in right direction at least. So as said before - just GetItRight, eh?

controler reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 20, 2000

Don't you get the impression here that Mcafee uses Aureate also? Of all the software I have used in my day , Mcafee messes up the system more than any other. I have seen Mcaffee associate all of my executables with Mcafee's own extentions & then after removing Mcafee , NO exeacutable had it's correct association . NOT GOOD at all ..
I will say again . When the truth comes out if it DARE!!
then I really hope for Mcafee's sake they are correct . Otherwise they will have chosen the wrong side here.Just because we love to Beta test , does NOT warrant spyware .
We have the right to privacy , REMEMBER???
The Aureate stes up a server on your puter & therefore sends & receives info .. Monitor your ports , This is where the evidence come in .. Have you tried monitoring the info sent out by these programs ? Untill then you can not judge
Demographic targeting does not just mean receiving add banners DUH!! Nobody looks at or wants the banners.
It be the browsing habits that creats the folio..
bye bye
controler

mjbgr reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 19, 2000

To address the advertising stuff:
1) the Aureate spy reports are *not true*. McAfee/Network Associates among others says the same:
http://vil.nai.com/vil/ve98516.asp

2) The very first page of the GetRight beta installer says "GetRight uses a system to show advertisements in the GetRight program while you are trying it out...". (Plus refers to more info in the long license agreement too.)

3) Have you paid for GetRight and/or other shareware that you use? If everyone paid for what they used, the ads wouldn't be needed.

R. Kenshin reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2000

ok morons! search on your C: drive for this file! adimage.dll, once you found it, right clik on it and go to properties, and you see the Aureate name in there!!
another file is advert.dll if you have dialer2000 install! there are more!!! and htmdeng.exe too and tfde.dll hey if you install getright i think those files are in your system, just search for them and look at the properties. then we'll see who's stupid!!!!!!! stupid!

rebdeg reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2000

In a time that lots of download managers are appearing on the net I am convinced that after testing most of them Getright is stable and robust. This new version has modern options like skinning and also has further improved stability. Only minor is that Getright does not allow downloads through multiple connection on one server. It only does the trick with different servers. Well worth the download!

doggystyle reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2000

I will have to agree and say that this program doesnt monitor you. If this was the case I would have seen something come across Bugtraq by now! you dont know what Bugtraq is? well then dont listen to all the rumors! getright is good!

spwolf reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 18, 2000

that s*** about spyware is not true - if it was, you think nobody would sue them? Damn moron who published it few weeks ago apologized and said he couldnt find proof that it was collecting or sending data to anyone. Oh no you are being watched, stupid people.

xVariable reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 17, 2000

I can't believe this program palces a trojan on my system to monitor my activities w/o my permission/knowledge. Someone needs to sue the developer and/or Aureate. Does anyone know if any government watchdog or private group is taking legal action against them? In the mean time I'd like to suggest that everyone download this program and install it... then *CRACK* it. DO NOT PAY FOR THIS PROGRAM, but crack it (it's not free, the full version costs $) just to stick it to the developer and show them they can't f*** with people's privacy rights. The crack is available, just go to astalavista.box.sk and do a search for the app- you'll find the crack. I paid for it btw- now I want my God D*** money back, and I _mean_ it. After you crack this app, go to http://grc.com and download Opt Out to remove the Aureate component.

westwood reviewed v4.2 Beta 1 on Mar 17, 2000

beware people that the first review seems to be more and more a 'review' of the program-makers!
try to read the messages wich contains some critisism as well and look out for one-liners as 'try it!' or 'it's worth the download' and 'i highly recommend it'

oudoulj reviewed v4.1.2 on Feb 7, 2000

I've been using GetRight for a while now and it's really a must-have app for modem users and even for people who have fast connections but don't want to D/L all over again a huge file (even though some servers don't support resuming). GetRight is smart and useful. Try it!

bobbycor reviewed v4.1.2 on Feb 1, 2000

Even though it says that it is a freeware, it isn't. Its a free to try, then to pay deal.

Tridus reviewed v4.1.2 on Jan 23, 2000

Although I'm not a tremendous fan of "click monitoring", I still swear by getright. The click monitoring in the new version is a lot more stable then it used to be, and the scheduling/dialing/download management options are absolutly outstanding. Segmented downloading is a really neat (if rarely used) option that has saved me tremendous time on more then one occasion.

I don't use all the features in it simply because there is so many of them, but overall this is a must have if your an avid downloader.