How to use idm

1. How do I use IDM in Chrome?
2. How can I use IDM in browser?
3. Why can't I download videos using IDM?
4. Can I download anything on IDM?
5. Is IDM faster than Chrome download?
6. Is IDM the best downloader?
7. Can IDM download when PC is sleep?
8. Is IDM free for lifetime?
9. What is the shortcut key to open a download file?

How do I use IDM in Chrome?

Once the IDM extension is installed in Google Chrome, you can use IDM to download files from the internet. To do this, simply click on the download link for the file you want to download. IDM will automatically take over the download process and start downloading the file.

How can I use IDM in browser?

If you browser is not Internet Explorer, FireFox or Chromium based the only option to integrate IDM into your browser is to enable "Use advanced browser integration" option in "Options→General" IDM dialog (arrow 1 on the image). Then check that integration into your browser is also enabled (arrow 2 on the image).

Why can't I download videos using IDM?

Why does it happen? Some videos (for example many large YouTube clips) are protected by Copyright and use special protected protocol. IDM will not download protected streams with copy protection measures like encryption.

Can I download anything on IDM?

IDM also allows you to download multiple files at once. However, you can set how many files to download at one time and the other ones can be queued for downloading at a later time.

Is IDM faster than Chrome download?

Using Chrome's native downloader, downloading the same file took 6.18 seconds (Google Drive) and 6.42 seconds (Dropbox). IDM also had the shortest download time for other file types (PDF, EXE, ZIP files, etc.). So, it's clear that Internet Download Manager increases download speed and shortens download time.

Is IDM the best downloader?

1. Internet Download Manager. For as long as I can remember, Internet Download Manager (IDM) has been one of the best download managers for Windows because of its speed and powerful features. It's 2022, and several powerful download managers exist today, but IDM remains the best.

Can IDM download when PC is sleep?

Also IDM may not be able to wake up computer from sleep to start your download queue at a scheduled time. Please note that when you switch to Metro mode, desktop may go to a sleeping mode. If you want IDM to download the queue at a scheduled time, please enable wake timers in Windows settings.

Is IDM free for lifetime?

IDM lifetime license.

There are no any additional annual fees. The license will be valid for lifetime. It means it will never expire.

What is the shortcut key to open a download file?

Chosen Solution. The keyboard shortcut Control+J will open the download manager. The keyboard shortcut Control+J will open the download manager.