Orbit Downloader
Rating: 5
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Version tested: 1.5.7, Grab++ beta 3
Description: Orbit Downloader is a download manager and accelerator that can download files from any remote server via HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, RTSP, MMS and Metalink protocols. It will detect and download flash files (including FLV video files) from any site, including YouTube. Used with its Grab++ module, it can download streaming media of any kind, including MP3s from sites such as Pandora, Myspace, Imeem, or Hypemachine, etc.
- Accelerate download speeds: Speed increases will vary, depending on the source(s) from which you are downloading, your internet registry settings, and the program settings.
- Pause and resume downloads: this feature can be a godsend when you are downloading a large file or downloading from an unreliable source (or both).
- Detects and downloads flash video: simply mousing over a flash video or flash file (FLV or SWF) will display a small download button for instant video downloads. Really cool, but the button can be a bit of a nuisance if you don’t want to use it (although you can dismiss it fairly easily)
- Detects and downloads streaming media: the Grab++ module will scan for anything that is being played in your browser, whether it is an audio, video, or flash, and autodetect the download link (only caveat: Grab++ has to be run before the media file is played). This is (a) unbelievably cool, and (b) reason enough for me to switch from Flashget, hitherto my favorite downloader, to Orbit Downloader. Will download WMV and RM streaming video.
- Can download from file upload sites such as Rapidshare: you will have to manually enter the security code that these sites requrire, but Orbit Downloader will automatically detect and download the URL. (Services mentioned in the documentation: Rapdishare, Megaupload, Yousendit, and SendSpace).
- Download scheduling: if you have a lot of files to download, you can use Orbit Downloader to grab all the URLs and download them at an appropriate time. I’ve never personally used this but I can imagine it can be useful if you have dialup or a slow connection.
More info on this program:
- "Light and resource friendly", according to the official website, with a footprint of less than 3 megs of memory. The Grab++ module adds another 11 megs though, but I suppose it can be only launched when needed.
- The Flashget connection: Orbit looks like Flashget and copies a number of elements, including the optional clipboard and browser monitoring and optional drop zone. Thankfully, it doesn’t foray into Torrent downloading, as Flashget did (a good thing since these programs in general cannot hold a candle to some of the powerful Torrent programs out there such as uTorrent, Azureus, and others).
The Verdict: I love this program. It came out of nowhere to become my download manager of choice. I will also say that the Grab++ module is a must. Highly recommended
Compatibility: Windows 9x / ME / NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista
Go to the download page to get the latest version (approx 1.72 megs). Download Grab++ module (approx 832K). Also visit the program home page.
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This is incredible! Super nice program. Only one complaint: How does one use the Grab++ module? Is it run separately or is it an addon that is run by Orbit? I can find no install or use instructions anywhere…
Grab++ is installed and run seperately. You can shut Grab++ down if you dont need it while Orbit Downloader is still running.
What is your opinion on the P2P portion of the program? Orbitnet.exe
It’s a great download manager but its task scheduler doesn’t work fine. May be in the next release…
its an awsome download manager…..
its that what i need….
i just downloaded the orbit downloader but i couldnt download any video from youtube, i went to orbit help page, followed their instructions on how to do it but the one thing i cant find is that when you play the video in youtube and you put the cursor in the streaming video the “get it” click tab suppose to show but it didnt. got any ideas what im doing wrong? please help.
try using grab module - should appear in it’s window
[...] It seems like I posting a program to download FLV videos for video sharing sites every other day that. If I had a dollar for every time this happened, by now I would have myself a nice stash of … $5 or $6 :). In any case this one is rather cool. Once launched it will monitor your browser for any played FLV’s (which it terms "recording") and, if found, will enter the video into a list and make it available for downloading. It will also place a download button that will appear on the FLV video itself that can be used for downloading (see second screenshot) - very much like the Grab++ module in Orbit Downloader. [...]
where do you download the program?i really wanna download some songs..
[...] Orbit Downloader: is an excellent download manager that has the unique ability to download streaming media (audio [...]
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[...] music: is not supported as such, but I was nonetheless able to do it using Orbit Downloader or URL Snooper. Downloading from the Dizzler.com website is fairly straightforward using Orbit [...]
The best download program I’ve found after downloading, trying, then uninstalling more of them than I care to remember. Very versatile little program, too. I’m more than happy and pleased with it.
How can I play the file once I have grabbed it? What program will I need to download?
Just go to My Computer>C-Drive>Downloads and open the file. Sometimes you’ll need to convert the files into another “type” before playing them. Then you can use iTunes, Media Player, etc.
My Question: is this activity trackable? People who use p2p sites have been sued since the beginning of time (maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration… but you get my point). Can the same thing happen with Orbit?
Grab is included with Orbit Downloader. When a download from a Rich Media Flash Player/File or Video content is found on any of the compatible browser.
To use it, go to any website (Example: Vidiac.com), right-click anywhere to open up Grab (Select open Grab ). Then go to your video, download the FLV file, convert it, watch it!
Sure is FAST! But… so fast that it hogs ALL of my bandwidth (ADSL) and I can’t even read my mail when Orbit is DLing! Is there a way to slow this baby down so I can do something else during a DL? Thanks.
@O. Lamoree:
Sure you can. Open Orbit, click the Preferences button, click on Limit. Uncheck “No Speed Limit”, and set the limit to approximately 50%~75% your bandwidth.
I am missing how to download this program.Where is the D/l icon??on the home page of Orbit.
Stegve
http://www.orbitdownloader.com/download.htm
Love this program. Have been using it for a few months now and it is easily the best download manager I have used. I have gotten download speeds up to 3 MB/S using it. This is a must have!
what the best website to download music from ,,,Quality and qty? using orbit……
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when I DL movies off youtube or such, I never has any sound…anyone know how to fix this?
Huey, what media player are you using?
maybe needs a plugin?
try a different player?
use Gspot to check source of sound?
What about “free download manager”? I am using it.
I have not yet used orbit
I liked the program, but now every time I try to open my browser(s)they will open flick once and close. I have to can’t use the program with IE 7 or firefox anymore anyone know why this is happening?
good
after i install the orbit and grab movie at youtube but the ‘get it ‘button is not blue colour and even i click the ‘grab the video with orbit ‘ also come out download failure. can some one tell me what problem is that and how to fix it. thank you
This is a multifunctional download manager and the best of its class and whats incredible is it s free!
never had problems downloading any files from videos,music, files, streaming videos etc. But it does not support torrent downloads.
For more about two years I never had problem with orbit, there fore this is the best choice for the anybody…
Guys it’s such a pitty that you can’t download torrent files… Why they haven’t worked out on a compatible version with torrents? Looks like as torrents are the most useful and usual type of download files to deal with. And damn’t my internet connection crashes down every time u torrent starts dling… Help community!
[...] songs: I was able to do this with Orbit Downloader’s Grab++ module. The songs are in FLV format and are significantly lower in volume once downloaded [...]
This orbit is a great programme! so fast it’s unbeleiveably. pity they don’t have a file converter on board too, then it would be a serious darling of a programme. anyone know of a flv converter equal to the quality of orbit? had a few problems with some others, they can’t find the files that orbit has downloaded. With manual prompting they say that they cant read the file or pick it up, anyone have this problem too?
I used orbit before. But now I have a new pc and after I installed Orbit, my Internet Connection fails… I cant surf the net anymore … ???
I had an experience similar to SieRoX. As soon as I installed Orbit, my IE7 lost access to the Internet, though Firefox and my email continued to work fine. As soon as I uninstalled Orbit, my Internet access with IE7 returned.
Don’t have time to fool with it now, so I’m leaving Orbit uninstalled.