TrueDownloader

TrueDownloader is a simple download manager supposed to provide full control over the files you download from the Internet, with a clean interface to help you in this regard.

However, rookies may not know where to start when launching the program for the first time, especially because of the multi-panel interface with several sections.

For instance, the main window shows the current download, with information such as filename, server, size, status, time left and download date, but also the finished files, a preview, file details and a bunch of buttons to easily control the downloads.

Of course, you're allowed to add or delete a URL, reset the list, pause or resume downloads, but also jump into options for many more configuration settings.

One of the things we missed was clipboard monitoring to quickly start a download once you copy the download link, but TrueDownloader still offers browser integration for Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Plus, you can schedule downloads and even set up a proxy, while also being capable of limiting the maximum number of segments and the number of simultaneous downloads. Separate options for limiting bandwidth and download speed are also available.

TrueDownloader doesn't accelerate downloads too much, but it does the same thing as all the other download managers, although it's pretty clear that it still needs a lot of improvements to become a powerful rival for the top products in this particular software segment.

Overall, however, TrueDownloader does what it says with minimum effort and without affecting system performance at all. Plus, it works just fine on all Windows versions.