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![MP3 Rocket]()
- PROS: Skinnable, Tabbed interface, Easily-accessible content
- CONS: Limewire clone, Results not always accurate, App can be unstable
- PROS: Thanks to their history of developing hugely popular BitTorrent clients like LimeWire the developers have managed to create an app that mixes powerful downloading and a new focus on the user experience. FrostWire is the one-stop shop for all music and vi, Simple to use
- CONS: Fast downloading, Nice additional features
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Everything1.4.1.895
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Powerful local search tool with remote access to indexed contents
- PROS: Incredibly fast when indexing and searching, Very light on resources
- CONS: You can't filter contents to be indexed, There are no security measures to enter the HTTP server
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Windows File ExplorerBeta 0.6
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
A Free Alternative To The Functions And Settings You Have On Windows Now
- PROS: The preview function on the bottom left is far bigger than standard Windows preview, It is tiny change but it may allow you to streamline your sorting and filing process, The search function may be improved (which is amazing for Windows 10)
- CONS: Getting it to work on some Windows 10 devices is tricky, Some of the functions are not part of Windows 7 and Windows 10, Such a minor change may be unimportant to some people
![qBittorrent]()
- PROS: Very easy to set up and use, Built-in search engine, Torrent creator, Web interface
- CONS: Search engine requires the installation of a special plug-in
![BitTorrent]()
- PROS: Simple interface, Search box integrated into client, Works with official bittorrent website, Free
- CONS: Non-customizable interface, Limited download statistics, Downloading doesn't work very well
- PROS: It uses its own method of file sharing, You may use torrents with it, The GUI is easy to understand
- CONS: Each update will fix and create a bug, eMule torrents are not popular enough yet to be worthwhile, The social media functions are fairly redundant outside of academia
- PROS: Fast and efficient, Handles large transfers, Secure, Remote file search, Filters
- CONS: Can't schedule transfers
- PROS: Easy-to-use search facility, No spyware or adv, Lots of features for tracking download stats
- CONS: Downloads are slow for new users
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Torrent Search0.11.0
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
A Free (GPL) Downloading program for Windows
![Google Desktop]()
Google Desktop5.9.1005.12335
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Info when you want it, right on your desktop
- PROS: Search results in web page format, Large choice of gadgets, Can cross index from multiple machines, Share panel items with friends
- CONS: First time indexing is long, Intrusive, No logical “OR” or substring search support
![DocFetcher]()
- PROS: Fast indexing, Support for many formats
- CONS: PDF doesn't work properly
![Skytorrents]()
Skytorrents1.0
- License
- free
- Platform
- Web Apps
Private and Free Torrent-Focused Search Engine for Personal Use
- PROS: An effective method to privately download torrent files., No download is required to access this peer-to-peer sharing network.
- CONS: Any emails not employing a PGP key will automatically be discarded., As this software is still in its beta testing stage, bugs will likely be present.
- PROS: Save all your apps to the cloud, Search for and locate new apps, Update new apps directly from your desktop
- CONS: Occasionally crashes
![UltraFileSearch Lite]()
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eMule Plus1.2e
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Connect to the eDonkey2000 P2P network and share files with others
- PROS: Very easy to use, Produces many search hits, No adware or spyware
- CONS: Not updated very often, No significant benefits over the original
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VideoCacheView2.38
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Extract videos from the browser cache and save them to the hard drive
- PROS: Works with Internet Explorer and Firefox, Supports all video formats
- CONS: Bear in mind that not all videos are stored in cache, Browser must be close before extracting latest videos
![Torrent Harvester]()
Torrent Harvesterb 0.7
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Search for torrents and many other file types
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SearchMyFiles2.06
- License
- free Download
- Platform
- Windows
Feature rich freeware alternative to Windows search
- PROS: Lots of search options, Free, No installation necessary
- CONS: Searching big drives can take time
- PROS: Auto antivirus scan, Access to all P2P networks, Supports UDP transfers, Sync downloaded files to iTunes, Search and listen to podcasts, Parental control, Integrated browser
- CONS: Crowded interface (ads), Podcast downloading is clunky
| # | Name | Version | Votes | Rating | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eMule Plus | 1.2e | 5035 | 8 | Windows |
| 2 | FileZilla | 3.36.0 | 1149 | 7.9 | Windows, Mac |
| 3 | Google Desktop | 5.9.1005.12335 | 1255 | 7.3 | Windows |
| 4 | MP3 Rocket | 7.3.1.0 | 2978 | 7.2 | Windows, Mac |
| 5 | FrostWire | 6.7.0 | 1655 | 7.2 | Windows, Android, Mac |
