Andi Robb
GBVCL player download made easy! I found this website very easy to navigate as the way it is set out is very user friendly. I found the site very bright and modern with an attracting front page. I liked the way it was broken down into easy to read and understand sections starting with the overview on the left. This gave me a brief idea of what video formats could be used with the VLC player download, This is expanded on below in the supported format section which gave me a comprehensive breakdown of all supported video and audio formats. On the right is a section that gives you the main features and abilities on the download. The VLC player itself was easy to access and to download and comes complete with helpful add ons such as toolbars for your computer. I found the “learn more” option at the top to be helpful as it allowed me to read more about the product before I did any actual downloading.
Chris H
GBFull of additional PUP Virus software Install VLC software through Downloadster and you also end up with a load of other crap that hijacks your browser forcing you to use yahoo search on new tabs on all browsers. Installing a horrible toolbar on IE and disables IE Options from being able to remove it. I was very careful to untick all boxes that could lead to extra bits being installed but the install process didn't tell me about this crap. Really annoyed! I finally managed to get rid of it but it wasn't obvious. If you're wondering how, press the Windows key and "E" together and then select Uninstall or Change a Program. Near the bottom of the list you should find somehting called "Linkrub" or something like it. You have to tell it to remove this ...crap! several times before it actually goes. Probably a good idea to run an Adware removal tool afterwards too. Best advice is stay well clear of this site if you want to keep control of your own machine. I don't care about letting Downloadster know about my review either Hate hackers like these
Jon Tiverton
GBSimple to use site - free downloads on tap I came across Downloadster.org looking for a site to get hold of the VLC media player I'd read about. The first page I clicked to from Google was the download page for just that player. Super easy, no mucking about. The player is free to download as advertised, no nasty surprises. The process itself is easy - it only took a few minutes to complete if that - and I was up watching my videos moments later. The interface is simple and intuitive, but if you want something more bespoke, you can add a skin to it and customize it yourself. The site isn't all that big. It focuses on providing free downloads of some of the key applications almost everybody uses. So, you can get hold of a PDF reader, the OpenOffice suite and an impressive compression application called 7zip, each from its own single download page. Navigation is really straightforward too - just scroll to the menu at the bottom of the site and you can basically get anywhere from there.
Lilly
GBGet downloading! Downloaster.org is a software downloading site which offers quite a few programs that are well known. The site is safe and secure and you don't have to worry about virus or Trojan horse which usually show up when downloading software from host sites. The layout for the site is simple with different color themes for each download page.Navigation can be improved and quite easily, Instead of have the links to download pages at the bottom of the website, they should be at the top and easy to see. Each download page has a big yellow download button so you wont be confused as to where you can download the software. The download pages for each software includes information and features for you to get a clear overview on the program your downloading. The download process itself is easy and simple and only takes a few minutes depending on your internet. Setup is simple and you can choose where you want your program to show up at on your computer/laptop.
Roy Oliver Almonte
PHSimple and Straight-forward Downloading Stumbled upon this site when I was googling for an alternative to Adobe’s PDF reader. I was quite hesitant at first since a quick glance at the site suggests another barrage of those pesky surveys to fill-up. Surprisingly enough, there were no surveys to fill up when I download the program (TidyView). The experience was pretty smooth and straight-forward: you download an install manager (compliant with the developers’ request) and it’s pretty much automatic from there. No registrations needed. There are several other open-source programs that are up for free download, too. What some may miss is a search function since all the programs are at the foot of the page. This isn’t exactly a deal-breaker, but it is quite cumbersome to not download programs the way we’re all used to. The site’s design is clear but flawed- when you click on the program, the site apparently adapts the program’s theme/color scheme which feels pretty inconsistent and somehow cheapens the overall experience. Nothing huge but worth noting, anyway. With its simple design, Downloadster.org does one service and fortunately does it well without the red-tape.