Download Manager v5.1.0.0

This version of Download Manager includes:

• A visual refresh
• Lots of bug fixes
• YouTube Video Downloader and YouTube Playlist Downloader has moved. Just enter the YouTube URL into the Download URL and press Download
• The Current Downloads window now works when downloading file from browser extension
• The Current Downloads window now moves with the main window
• Code signing certificate installation option in installer
• Updated to the latest dependencies

The release of the portable version of the installer will be delayed again to resolve a Windows Security false positive.

Release Update:
The download manager installer portable executable false positive has been removed from Windows Security.
If you have a false positive, update to the latest Windows Security definitions.
Released installer DownloadManagerInstaller_Portable.exe.

24/9/2024 - The installer and portable installer have been reuploaded with a hotfix to fix the installer not launching silently when --install was given.

Download Manager v5.0.0.0

This release of Download Manager (5.0.0.0) includes:

• A massive amount of bug fixes
• Notifications on download finish, file checksum verified, file checksum fail, download fail and download cancelled
• Added configurable automatic download attempts on a file which failed to verify against the checksum
• Added current downloads window which shows all current downloads, the file name, URL, size and progress of the download
• Fixed a crash when a downloaded file fails to verify against a checksum
• (hopefully) Fixed some devices getting NullReferenceException when opening YouTube downloader
• Changed downloading system from WebClient to HttpClient
• Added basic downloading pausing functionality
• Fixed cancelling download not cancelling the download
• Add high DPI support
• Fixed a bug where the download percentage would sometimes go negative
• Bump dependencies to the latest versions
• Make the connection between the browser extension and the Download Manager application more reliable

Update:

Added Portable version of Download Manager.
This release was delayed as the executable was causing false positives in Windows Defender. This has been resolved.

Download Manager v4.1.1.1

This new release of Download Manager (v4.1.1.1) includes:

• Youtube video downloader
• Youtube playlist downloader (Includes playlist viewer)
• Settings visual update
• Add/Remove programs support
• New crash handler to show error information
• New sounds when a download completes
• New settings
  • Play a sound when a download completes
  • Play a sound when a message box opens
• Bug fixes

Download Manager v4.0.1.1

A new release of Download Manager!
Version 4.0.1.1 includes:

• Dark theme
• Internal server port changing
• Browser extension toggle
• Bug fixes

Download Manager 4.0.0.1

This release patches a crash where Download Manager could crash on attempting to download.

Download Manager Release v4.0.0.0

Download Manager v4.0.0.0 includes lots of new features such as the ability to change the start menu, desktop and run at startup shortcuts in the settings.
There is also a download history which allows you to quickly re-download something that you downloaded with Download Manager. The history is kept locally on your device and is not sent anywhere. You may also clear your download history or delete specific items in your history with the history editor.
You can now also update your installation of download manager in settings using the "Check for updates button".

Download Manager Release 3.0.0.0

Download manager release 3.0.0.0.
Installer included with the ability to create a desktop and start menu shortcut.
If you have a feature request or find a bug please create an issue.

Download Manager Release 2.0.0.0

2.0.0.0 has download intercept functionality with the browser extension.
Installation instructions for Download Manager and its extension is in the README.
The browser extension will not work with older versions of Download Manager.

Download Manager Release 1.0.0.0

The first release of Download Manager.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the latest version from the releases page.
2. Extract the zip to the installation location.
3. (Optional) Create a shortcut to the desktop for DownloadManager.exe.
4. Run the executable.