A download manager is a type of software that manages the downloading of files from the Internet, which may be built into a web browser, or as a standalone program.
[3] Download managers may be separate programs or may be built into web browsers or other programs, such as Firefox's and Telegram's built-in download managers.
[4][5] Download managers are occasionally used to spread malware or advertisements onto a user's computer.
[6][7] Other download managers have been noted to contain advertisements, be identified as malware by antivirus software, or attempt to install unwanted software during installation.
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