How to download from Rapidshare(RS)/Megaupload(MU) without an hassle
Update for 04/05/2008
If you download from Rapidshare (RS.com) or Megaupload (MU.com) then this is a must for you, downloading files from these file hosting services just got easy with this piece of software.
Universal Share Downloader (AKA US-Downloader) is Rapidshare auto downloader / grabber to download from Rapidshare.com and Megaupload.com as Premium link without a Limit. US-Downloader and lets you get the benefit of unlimited Rapidshare downloads with a zero cost. Like A Premium user but for free 
- Download from Rapidshare.com, Megaupload.com, Netload.in, FileFactory.com and many more.
- Includes scheduler and Web server
- Download queue
- Automatically changing IP address
- Automatically reads and identifies capchas
- Automatically plugins and capchas updates
- Automatically choosing best server for accelerated download speed
This version is the lite version and comes with only few plugins and languages. If you want to add a file hosting service which is supported by US-Downloader, just hit update now button in the options and choose to download the appropriate plugin.
At this moment, there is no solution for Rapidshare’s captchas, but you can still use this software for download from Rapidshare in the Happy Hours.
Previously, I suggested using Elephant. But since it tried to open a web page which injected a Trojan to my PC, I strongly encourage not to use it. Thanks to NOD32 V3, this attempt was failed.
Download Universal Share Downloader
More info about Universal Share Downloader
Cap 1.8.0.0 - captchas updates for Elephant (Rapidshare downloader)
New version of Cap is out 16/04/2008, this time RS has lost their mind with this CAT shit.
Rapidshare makes changes to its captchas very often , makes it essential to update Elephant captchas images. Although there is an update mechanism in Elephant for updating its capchas, it is out of date from time to time.
Here I give you the latest capchas available to update your Elephant.
For details on how to download from Rapidshare and other file hosting services read this post.
For details about Caps visit this page.
BurnAware Free Edition
Nero Burning ROM is just another feature bloated software. Yes, there are more minimalistic versions of Nero, like Nero Micro version and Nero Light version. But why using them if there is a really good alternative?
Light weight and easy to use, BurnAware Free Edition makes it to the be favorite burning software.
Download BurnAware Free Edition
Overview
BurnAware allows you to easily perform the most common disc burning operations: write to all CD/DVD media types, including Blu-Ray (BD-R/BD-RE); create and burn disc images; write multi-session discs; verify the integrity of files; burn your compilations directly on optical media, without having to wait for hard drive staging first and much more. Its proprietary burning algorithm provides the highest level or fault-tolerance, error-free burning and data integrity.
BurnAware Free Edition has a modern interface and supports Windows NT/2000/XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit). The application is free and contains absolutely no adware or annoying banners.
Features
- Absolutely FREE. No spyware, no adware, no banners
- Writes to all CD/DVD media types including Blu-Ray (BD-R/BD-RE)
- Writes discs from disc images
- Writes DVDs from DVD-Video files
- Writes Audio CDs from WAV, MP3, or WMA files
- Creates disc images
- Supports all current hardware interfaces
- On-the-fly writing for all image types
- Writes Multi-Session to all supported media formats
- Auto-verification of written files
- Supports unicode for multi-byte languages
- Clean, flexible, easy to use interface
- Supports Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista (32 and 64 Bit)
Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers
Realtek sources are slow as hell, so I’ve uploaded them to RS.
Realtek HD drivers 1.92
Download drivers for Windows 2000, Windows XP/2003(32/64 bits)
Download drivers for Vista Driver (32/64 bits)
Windows Vista Aero™ screensavers pack
If you are tired of Windows XP boring screensavers and you want to enjoy Windows Vista screensavers on it, use this pack.
Just download and unzip to your Windows directory, no installation is required.
Enjoy 
Windows Vista Aero™ cursors pack
A pack of all Vista nice and smooth cursors. Just another piece to change your Windows XP to Vista feel.
Enjoy
Windows Vista sound pack
Use Windows Vista pleasant and balanced sound theme. Just another piece to change your Windows XP to Vista feel.
Enjoy
Want to copy files fast? Meet CopyHandler!
Few posts before I’ve suggested using TeraCopy as a file copy handler Windows.
After a while I’ve noticed its cons. The major one is that it takes
TeraCopy a few seconds to initiate the file transfer. This caused copying or moving a bunch of links for example the take a lot more then it should.
Now I have a new favorite, an open-source software called CopyHandler. although it has an ugly GUI, it’s fast and highly configurable as opposed to TeraCopy.
Copy Handler program is a small tool designed for copy/move files and folders between different storage medias (hard disks, floppy disks, local networks, CD-ROMs and many other).
Advantages of the program:
-
copying data at rates up to 6-7 times faster than standard MS Windows copying (when copying data from one partiton to another on the same physical hard disk);
-
allow full-control over the copying/moving process by pause, resume, restart and cancel features;
-
fully customizable - over 60 detailed options - from setting language (multiple languages) through auto-resume on error, shutting down system after copying finished to very detailed and technical (customizing copy/move thread - buffer sizes, thread priority, …) ending on sounds on specific events;
-
multiple languages support - and more may appear, since the translation process is quite easy;
-
provides detailed informations about copy/move process (currect file, buffer sizes, priority, progress by size and visual bar, status, current and average speed, time elapsed/left, …);
-
can automatically resume all unfinished operations when system starts;
-
limiting count of simultaneously processing tasks (copyings/movings) - tasks are set into a queue and are processed in order it was inserted into queue;
-
integration with system - adds additional commands to context menus of folders and drag&drop menus;
-
this program is open source - just download and use…
Want to copy big files fast? Meet TeraCopy!
Every time I need to move big files around in my harddrive, I’m rubbing my head and questioning myself what on earth do M$ engineers had in mind while coding that lame copy system.
Here is my list of cons, probably I forgot some:
- Can’t pause or resume file copy operation
- Can’t queue file copy operation
- Not using bigger buffer when copying to the same HD, hence, killing the HD heads and much slower file copy
- Not checking for sufficient space BEFORE starting the copy process
One day I’ve decide that that’s enough, and after googling a little, I’ve stumbled upon this little software called TeraCopy.
I’ve given it a chance and I can say that I was amused, as all the cons that I have stated are dealt with TeraCopy in ease, and for free too!
That was too easy
Now I can go wild copying from here to there without a worry while TeraCopy just keeps my new requests on queue while processing the first request. saving me time and headache. I can copy a file, pause it because I would like to game a little and continue copying it after I have finished gaming.
I have to say that there is a paid version of TeraCopy that its main advantage on the free one is, that one can manipulate TeraCopy’s queue.
Check the even better alternate CopyHandler in this post:
Want to copy big files fast? Meet CopyHandler!
Bunch of Vista Aero™ skins
Here I have grouped a bunch of seven Vista Aero™ skins for easy downloading.
All includes:
- Vista like Start Menu
- Vista like Glass transparency effect
- Beautiful Themes
- Gains all the benefits from WindowBlinds 6 abilities
FoxHound
