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==FlashGet 3.4 Onwards== |
==FlashGet 3.4 Onwards== |
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On April 4, 2010, an update to FlashGet was released known as "FlashGet 3.4" containing adware and other undisclosed and unauthorized Chinese applications<ref>http://kixtrix.com/2010/04/04/flashget-3-4-sucks/</ref>. Some of the ads were aggressively popping out of the system tray |
On April 4, 2010, an update to FlashGet was released known as "FlashGet 3.4" containing adware and other undisclosed and unauthorized Chinese applications<ref>http://kixtrix.com/2010/04/04/flashget-3-4-sucks/</ref>. Some of the ads were aggressively popping out of the system tray, causing much inconvenience. The installer was also converted to Chinese making it difficult for many users to install and remove the software. |
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These annoying issues are repeated in the most recent version: 3.5.0.1112. |
These annoying issues are repeated in the most recent version: 3.5.0.1112. |
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Revision as of 19:25, 29 April 2010
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 FlashGet 1.9.1012 running on Windows Server 2008 | |
| Original author(s) | 侯延堂 (Canadian Chinese) |
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| Developer(s) | Trend Micro |
| Preview release | None |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Available in | Multilingual |
| Type | Download manager, BitTorrent client |
| License | Proprietary, Freeware |
| Website | www.flashget.com |
FlashGet (formerly JetCar, from the literal translation of the Chinese phrase 快车) is a freeware download manager for Microsoft Windows. It was originally available in either paid or advert-supported versions, the latter of which included an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object (BHO).
Features
- Integration with web browsers such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Netscape, Mozilla, Mozilla Firefox, SeaMonkey, Avant Browser, Maxthon
- Can download a sequence of files
- Download a file from multiple locations
- Split files to download into sections, and download each section simultaneously
- Integrated web crawler
- Language support
- Support HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Microsoft Media Services, RTSP, BitTorrent and since version 1.8.4 eDonkey[1] downloads
Privacy concerns
Some time ago,[when?] FlashGet contained adware and was recognized by several adware cleaners, such as XBlock.[2] But the current XBlock list does not contain FlashGet,[3] and its license states it is freeware and adware free.
There is also some concern about FlashGet downloading every file indicated by its FGUpdate3.ini file that is downloaded from the developer every time FlashGet is started. A malicious FGUpdate3.ini modified for exploit and introduced directly through the developer's server could cause FlashGet to download malware to the computer without alerting the user.[4]
FlashGet 3.4 Onwards
On April 4, 2010, an update to FlashGet was released known as "FlashGet 3.4" containing adware and other undisclosed and unauthorized Chinese applications[5]. Some of the ads were aggressively popping out of the system tray, causing much inconvenience. The installer was also converted to Chinese making it difficult for many users to install and remove the software.
These annoying issues are repeated in the most recent version: 3.5.0.1112.
See also
References
- ^ FlashGet release history
- ^ "FlashGet Adware removal". XBlock. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
- ^ "FlashGet Adware removal". XBlock. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ TrojanGet infects users around the world
- ^ http://kixtrix.com/2010/04/04/flashget-3-4-sucks/
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