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See here for instructions about how to install and run the application version of GetRight for Java.

General Questions:
  How do I start downloading a file?
  How do I restart downloads later if I am disconnected?
  I use a Proxy server and GetRight for Java does not work.
  How can I use sites that need a username and password to log in?
  Differences when running on a Macintosh.
  How can I get rid of the advertisements?

Download window:
  Using the download window.

Download Status window:
  Using the Download Status window.

Advanced Questions:
  Creating a log file of all your downloads.
  Checking files for Viruses.
  GetRight for Java - 99.9% pure Java.
  I want MORE features!
  How do I setup my server so it will support resuming?
  How do I setup so people can use GetRight for Java from my site?

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How do I start downloading a file?
  • Start the "GetRight for Java" program.
  • Copy the URL of the file to the clipboard (the method varies by computer and your web browser):
    • On Windows, you can usually Right click on the link in your web browser and pick "Copy Shortcut" or "Copy Link Location".
    • On others, I'd guess that you can do something similar.
  • On the "GetRight for Java Download Status" window, paste the URL into the box. (Or you can click the New button if you wish to add several alternate addresses.)
  • Click the "Start!" button.
    Yes, I wish there was a bit more elegant solution too, but this one works on everything that runs Java programs.

    How do I restart downloads later if I am disconnected?
  • If the download window is still available, click the resume button to restart the downloads:
      Resume.
  • If the download window is no longer available:
    • Go to the GetRight application. This lists all your current downloads in a spreadsheet view so you may easily manage and restart downloads.
    • Pick the item in the spreadsheet that you wan to resume, and click the Resume button.
  • Note: For some types of disconnects (such as the seemingly random disconnects from the server), GetRight for Java will automatically try to restart the download.

    I use a Proxy server and GetRight for Java does not work.
  • GetRight for Java must be setup to work with your proxy server. GetRight for Java Setup. Windows users can use GetRight for Windows which has more options to work with proxy servers.

    How can I use sites that need a username and password to log in?
  • While GetRight for Java will not prompt you for a username or password at this time, you may use a username and password by using the format:
    http://username:password@www.xyz.com/...
    ftp://username:password@ftp.xyz.com/...
  • You may use the "Edit" button on the Download Status to change an address to add the username and password values.
  • Note that while these values will not be displayed on your screen (they are replaced with user:pass when shown), the values are stored on your hard drive and are not stored securely at this time.

    Differences when running on a Macintosh.
  • The file type does not show up correctly. You will need to manually change the file type to be correct.

    How can I get rid of the advertisements?
  • This free version of GetRight for Java is supported by advertisements (ads are the reason it is can be used free of charge.)
  • A version that does not contain ads is available for you to purchase. Other than not containing ads, it will function identically. It costs $17.50 US. How to pay.

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    Using the download window.
  • The download window is similar to the download windows used by most web browsers.
  • If it is a new download when this window opens, you will be prompted for the filename to be saved.
  • As soon as you have entered a filename, the download is added to your personal download list and the download will begin. At any time after that, you can close this download window and restart the download later from the Download Status window.

  • The different buttons are described below:

    Resume. The download has been stopped or paused. Click to continue downloading the file.

    Pause. The download is in progress, and the server this file is downloading from will allow resuming in the middle. You may safely pause the download and resume it later.

    Stop. The download is in progress, but the server this file is downloading from will not allow resuming in the middle. If you stop the download, you will have to restart at the beginning.

    Cancel. To stop the download and delete the partially downloaded file from your computer. You will be prompted to confirm this deletion.

  • Tip: If you cancel the "Save As" window, you may later click the "Resume" button and you will be prompted again.

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    Using the Download Status window.
  • The top of the form is a spreadsheet where you may select downloads to manage using the buttons at the bottom of the form. You may sort the spreadsheet by clicking on the column headers.

  • Buttons functions are described below:

    Resume. Select a row in the spreadsheet and click this to restart the download.

    Refresh. Refresh the data shown in the spreadsheet. The spreadsheet does not automatically update at this time.

    New... Add a new download. A form appears so you may enter up to 4 addresses (URLs) for the file to be downloaded. If you have more than one address, GetRight for Java will automatically switch between the addresses if servers are busy or if other errors occur.
    After entering the addresses you may either add the new download to your list, or add to your list and start downloading the file now.

    Edit... Change the addresses (URLs) for the file to be downloaded. You may also use this to add other alternate addresses (URLs) for a download.
    After changing the addresses you may either just save your changes, or save your changes and start downloading the file now.

    Recover. This allows you to recover a download that has either been "lost" by GetRight for Java, or that has been started by some other downloading program (or even your web browser.) You must first select the partially downloaded file to be recovered, and then type in the address (URL) where the file should be downloaded.
    After entering the addresses you may either add the recovered download to your list, or add to your list and start downloading the file now.

    Delete. If you decide you don't really want to download a file you have started, click this. The file will be deleted from GetRight for Java's list, and the partially downloaded file will be deleted from your computer.

    Start. If you enter a new address in the textbox and click "Start!" the download will be started.
    This is a shortcut to using the "New" button.

    More.
    Less.     		The GetRight for Java application version can be "shrunk" to just show the textbox and start button for starting new downloads, or "expanded" to show the entire spreadsheet and other options. The More/Less button will toggle the display. It's text and image depends on what you are currently displaying.

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    Creating a log file of all your downloads
  • GetRight for Java can write entries into a log file as it starts and finishes downloading files.
    See the "General" tab on the GetRight for Java Setup.

    Checking files for Viruses
  • Any file downloaded from the Internet could potentially contain a virus. GetRight for Java allows you to send the file you have downloaded to another program so that it is scanned for viruses.
    See the "General" tab on the GetRight for Java Setup.

    GetRight for Java - 99.9% pure Java.
  • GetRight for Java passes Sun's JavaPureCheck utility except for one feature:
    The ability to automatically send downloaded files to a virus scanner uses a function which is not considered pure Java. But this feature is too valuable to remove. Even if it saves just one person's computer from being infected by a virus, the feature is well worth having.
    So GetRight for Java doesn't quite pass the criteria for 100% Pure Java. (Darn.)

    I want MORE features!
  • If you are a Windows user, give GetRight for Windows a try. Some of the extra features include:
    • The same download resuming technology in GetRight for Java.
    • Dial or redial your modem and resume downloading.
    • Hang up your modem or shut down Windows (or your computer) when finished downloading.
    • Schedule downloads to start later (such as at night when phone rates are less).
    • Automatically find alternate addresses for common download sites.
    • Automatically find the fastest address among a set of alternate addresses to improve your performance.
    • And more...
  • If you are not a Windows user, the more people who buy this, the more effort will be spent to add more features. (Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.)

    How do I setup my server so it will support resuming?
  • Click to see answer page...

    How do I setup so people can use GetRight for Java from my site?
  • Click to see answer page...

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