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This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install the Internet Download Manager (IDM) app on your computer. IDM is a file download tool that will allow you to manage, pause, resume, and schedule your browser downloads, while increasing your download speeds by up to 5 times. [1] IDM is only available for Windows, and it will work with most internet browsers, including Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Downloading Internet Download Manager

  1. Go to https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/ .
  2. Click Try Internet Download Manager for free .
  3. Double-click the downloaded launcher file (.exe).
  4. Click Next to run the installation.
  5. Complete the installation and click Finish .
  1. Type https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com into the address bar, and press Enter or Return on your keyboard.
  2. This is an orange button at the bottom of the software information details on the website. It will download the installer file to your computer.
    • If you're prompted, select a saving location, and click Save .
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  3. Find the installer file in your Downloads folder, and double-click on it to launch the installation wizard.
    • The latest installation file is named "idman633build3.exe."
    • The installer file's name may change as new versions are released by the developer.
  4. This will confirm your language, and open the installer.
  5. This will open IDM's license agreement.
  6. You will have to accept the software license terms in order to proceed with the installation.
  7. This will confirm you accept the license terms, and prompt you to select a location for the program.
  8. If you want to select a different location to install the program than the default directory, click this button, and select where you want to install it.
  9. When this option is checked, you will create a new shortcut icon on your desktop. You can use this shortcut to quickly open IDM.
    • This options is checked by default.
    • When it's unchecked, you won't create a desktop shortcut.
  10. This will confirm you're ready to install the program.
  11. This will install IDM on your computer.
    • You can track the installation on a green progress bar on the installation page.
  12. When your installation is finished, click this button to close the installer window. You can now start using IDM in all your browser downloads.
  13. Your changes will only take effect after restarting your browser.
    • Simply close your internet browser, and open it again.
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      1. Open https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com .
      2. Click Try Internet Download Manager for free .
      3. Launch the installer file on your computer.
      4. Select a language, and click OK .
      5. Click Next .
      6. Check the I accept box, and click Next .
      7. Click Next a few times until the install begins.
      8. Click Finish when the install is finished.
      9. Restart your internet browser.

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