YAZSOFT SUPPORT  Yup; certainly sounds like something on your system is causing this. Please email me at info@yazsoft.com so we can find out what's preventing you from Speed Downloading.

Johnny  
(Version 1.1.8)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  I don't recall seeing any email from you. Regardless, this issue has already been addressed. There was a glitch in the first build we uploaded. Simply re-download this version from our website and replace the one you currently have. That should do it. For further assistance, you may reach me at info@yazsoft.com at anytime.

Thanks,

Johnny  
(Version 1.0.5)

AKROBAT  True. Leech works great on my Intel but useless on my PPC. OS 10.5 only!  
(Version 1.0.1)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  As a user, I would feel a lot more comfortable when a software I invest in is continuously updated. To me, it shows serious dedication on behalf of the developer. Speed Download is regularly tested by over 100 beta testers to ensure optimal performance and compatibility. As the internet is continuously changing, we adapt to ensure that you (the user) doesn't feel a thing. Updates are always FREE and our R&D is continuously growing to accommodate the growing needs of our users.  
(Version 1.0)

FACTORYJOE  I agree that Speed Download has been in continuous development and that's a good thing. Remember, I *paid* for Speed Download! The problem is that I can't afford to keep paying for upgrades when major releases come out as often as they seem to, especially when the majority of changes seem cosmetic, and haven't really added much additional value given my basic workflow.

I still like Speed Download, it's just that Leech is a lot lighter and simpler and meets my needs; it's unclear whether this Lite version of SD is really "lite" after all, or just a rushed version to take on Leech.  
(Version 1.0)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  Thanks for following up.

Upgrades are commonplace in the industry. Eventually, even Leech (or any other software developer) will charge you (unless the developer decides he wants to work for free, which is fine).

The Speed Download 5 upgrade has undergone A LOT of under the hood changes. The entire download mechanism has been re-done and almost all features of the applications have been beefed up. Visually, there's a lot of nice changes but the true change is under the hood and there is a lot more coming (free to all registered 5.x users).

An important note is that the upgrade is OPTIONAL. The previous version SD4, is still supported.

Speed Download Lite was born out of heavy demand from our user base that felt they need not pay for features they don't use and not because of any other software. The Lite version has been stripped of everything but the download manager. However, if you have SD5, you can easily turn it into SD Lite. Simply email us directly.

Thanks again for all your feedback. We're always hear to listen :-)

Johnny  
(Version 1.0)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  If you really want the lightest of em all, simply use your browser's download manager :-)

If you want a fully customizable and reliable download manager that has an aggressive R&D team behind it, I can propose Speed Download.

Anyone can design an interface with nothing in it. Putting substance into a product is a whole different ball-game. There's a minimum to how 'lite' something can be while at the same time being useful.

Check this out for more customizing options:

To make SD5 into SDL:

Step 1:Go under the Speed Download menu and choose 'Switch to Simple mode'

Step 2: http://yazsoft.com/content/supportpages/customize.html  
(Version 1.0)

MACUPDATE ADMIN  No, you do not have to pay again for anything, just keep using your non-lite Speed Download 5.  
(Version 1.0)

EXCOMAX  Well, that's right. But what if I'd prefer the Lite-version because of it's UI. I like SD5 as it's really fast. But I prefer an UI which is as simple as possible. That's why I switched to Leech lately. But now a clutter-free version of a program I already paid for is available and I can't use it without paying again? I don't see why I should pay again for something I already own just to have less functionality. Functionality I never used before in SD5. That's the point I don't get.

And it isn't like SD5 is years old. It's was just released some months ago. So I paid for SD4 and SD5 and now again for SDL1?! No, that's not what I think about user-friendlyness... (If this is an existant word in English ;) )  
(Version 1.0)

MEEGO  Just my 2cts, but you can't expect Yaz to give you a license for the lite version on the basis that you bought the standard version. On the other hand, I'm pretty sure that if you ask them, they'll make a commercial gesture.  
(Version 1.0)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  If you are a registered Speed Download 5 user, you do not need to repurchase Speed Download Lite if you don't want to.

If you are a registered Speed Download 5, you can easily convert SD5 into SDL if you prefer the minimalist approach of SDL. Here's how (I will be posting this on our support page as well later on today).

Step 1: Go under the Speed Download menu and choose 'Switch to Simple mode'.

This will hide and deactivate everything except the download manager part of Speed Download (even in the preferences - just like SDL)

Step 2: http://yazsoft.com/content/supportpages/customize.html

Speed Download is an extremely customizable download manager in terms of both features and interface. While the iTunes-like UI is a huge hit, its understandable that not everyone might like it and as such, we have made sure to allow as much flexibility as possible for tailoring the interface to each person's liking.

Hope that helps. As usual, we are always available via email as well.

Johnny  
(Version 1.0)

EXCOMAX  Oh a really big sorry for any complains! I've just overseen that point! That way everything is just as it should be.

Once again: Sorry! I take back all I said.  
(Version 1.0)

YAZSOFT SUPPORT  No apology necessary; I should have made sure that this info was a little easier to find :-)

Thank you for your continued support and happy Speed Downloading.

Johnny  
(Version 1.0)