Kazaa Scanner is a free utility for people who want to download files without allowing others to upload them immediately. Other Kazaa users will still be able to upload your existing files but newly downloaded files are immediately moved into a non-shared folder of your choice.

Works with all versions of Kazaa and Kazaa Lite.

Cabos is Gnutella file sharing program based on LimeWire and Acquisition. It is free software, no spyware, no adware. It has simple interface, multi languages support, and iTunes / iPod integration.

Cabos requires Windows 2000 or later, Mac OS X 10.2.8 or later, Mac OS 8.6 or later.

Requires Java Runtime Environment. Get It Here.

What's New in version 0.7.9:

• No longer lost downloads for currupt file.
• Fixed core crush(MacOSX Panther).
• Fixed core crush(Windows).
• UPnP port mapping works correctly when the computer has multiple network interface (such as Wireless LAN & LAN).
• Notify user when the app needs to restart.
• Removing selected queries now works correctly.
• Improved spam filter for GGEP-ALT sources.
• Show SHA-1 hash on tooltip.
• Accepts CTRL+H key for backspace (MacOSX).
• Optimized picture file size.
• For developers: Full of source code is now available on svn repository.

StrongDC++ is a client for sharing files in Direct Connect network. It is modification of program DC++ and it brings many news and features from other modification. Since DC++ is developed under GNU/GPL, you can download source and modify it.

Features:

• Safe segmented downloading - Download one file from more users simultaneously without corruption! This way of downloading can dramatically improve download speed, especially for fast connections. Segment position ans size are decided by file size and download speed
• Partial file sharing - Allow downloading and uploading parts of file which is being currently downloaded by you or other users. This increases download speed and file expanding over network.
• Download/Upload speed limiter - Avoids a full line usage to leave some speed for web browsing. Realise, that download speed limit is dependent on upload speed limit which is dependent on amount of opened slots/hubs.
• Automatic slow downloads disconnecting - Disconnect sources which speed is under certain value for certain time. If download speed during segmented downloading goes too low, the source is disconnected regardless the set value to avoid unnecessary slot usage.
• Customization - You can set sounds according to situation, change color scheme or icons, show popup balloons, see emoticons and many more...

What's New in version 2.2:

• added some other libraries which could cause crash
• fixed that Windows subfolders were shared
• fixed problems with disabled segmented downloads
• fixed remote exploit (THX Fartman)
• whole folder can be downloaded without downloading whole filelist
• added "Browse filelist" to userlist/transferlist default actions
• fixed usercommands in PM tab context menu
• updated bzip2
• fixed some problems with returning search results (DC++ BZR)
• some fixes to chat formatting
• fixed some crashes
• implemented Quick Search function (ApexDC++)
• fixed finished items' total size
• added option to place usercommands outside of submenu
• bars positions and sizes are saved
• search interval is hub dependent
• upload slots settings has its own page
• ADL search is done via regexp
• fixed partial file sharing
• added option to set maximum auto-opened slots (old Kulmegil's patch)
• implemented some tweaks to hash progress dialog (old Kulmegil's patch)
• fixed memory leak in network settings (ApexDC++)
• fixes for partial file sharing
• added support for encrypted NMDC transfers
• implemented new clients detection system (THX adrian_007)
• added temporary fix to avoid spamming ports 80 and 2501

eMule Plus is a new generation eMule compatible client created to improve the original GUI and to bring you the best experience ever. eMule Plus doesn´t contain any spyware, adware or the like. It´s open source and free for life.

Deepnet Explorer is a Web browser offering fully integrated P2P-file-sharing capabilities and a built-in RSS/Atom newsreader. Browse multiple Web sites simultaneously, block annoying pop-up ads, fill Web forms instantly, and use Auto Login to memorize and fill Web site passwords automatically. Also share and download files with millions of users across the Gnutella P2P network while you surf the Web, and view all the latest news and Weblogs in one place with the RSS/Atom newsreader. It´s the all-in-one browsing solution--you can browse the Web, share files, and read news simultaneously. Version 1.3.2 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

ApexDC++ is a new Direct Connect client based on the StrongDC++ modification that will provide extra features, customization, improved interface and much more! The program does not contain any malware and is actively developed.

What's New in version 1.1.0:

• Merge: StrongDC++ 2.13 (DC++ 0.706)
• Fix: Column resizing and order now remembered on restart (thanks Big Muscle)
• Fix: Unprivileged users can no longer bypass password protection
• Fix: Numerous crashes
• Fix: Quick search could not be disabled via toolbar
• Fix: Potential remote exploit fixed (thanks Fartman)
• Feature: New auto update system that notifies user of a new version, and automatically deploys it upon restart
• Improved: Further improvements to the plugin system
• Improved: Small performance improvements
• Improved: Program executable filesize reduced
• Updated: NSIS 2.37
• Removed: Media player, chat formatting and startup option (use startup folder instead)

Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc.

You may now easily publish your files through the Ares decentralized network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users. Latest versions support BitTorrent protocol and Shoutcast radio stations.

With Ares you can also join chat rooms or host your channel and meet new friends.

Fast multisource downloads
Ares automatically finds more sources and downloads files from many users at once. This can increase remarkably the speed of your downloads.

Powerful library organizer
Your shared files are organized into categories in a library section. You can sort your files by type, category and easily change your share settings. An handy quick-search feature locates your files by typing a keyword.

Built-In Player
You can preview files while their download is in progress and organize a playlist made of your favourites. Ares´ player supports internet radio.

Filesharing Chatrooms
You can host your chat room and join other available channels. Creating a chat channel has never been easier, now you can chat and meet new friends while you download files.

Direct Connect is built on a peer-to-peer foundation and offers a community-oriented, open, user-controlled network in which you are able to share any type of file without any restrictions. These files are easily viewed through a familiar organized windows-explorer interface. To conveniently access the plethora of files, advanced searching capabilities and filters are provided. All of these features are integrated into Direct Connect´s unique communal file-sharing system.

Note from FreewareFiles: The download link provided redirects to the author's default download page. From there, you will be able to download the file directly.

Mammoth is a P2P (Peer2Peer) program that connects to the Fasttrack Network (Same as Kazaa, Kazaa Lite And iMesh). Mammoth is packed full of features like:

• Statistics
• Fast Downloads, Fast Uploads
• Easy2Use Library
• XP User Interface
• Multi-Source Downloading
• Preview Files In Your Own Default Player
• Super LOW CPU Usage

This program has been claimed as being better then Kazaa Lite. Mammoth is soon to support the Gnutella Network (Like Shareaza, XoLoX). Mammoth contains NO spyware, adware, payware or anything that you don´t want.

Additionally, you can download MP3s, Movies, XXX Content, Pictures, E-Books, Games, Flash Games, Java Programs, Programs, and other great content. Also, please sign up on the forums which can be found on the Mammoth Homepage

Shareaza is a spyware free, open source P2P file-sharing client that connects to four modern networks: G2, Gnutella, eDonkey2000, and BitTorrent.

Shareaza downloads files from more than one user and network to speed up downloads. You are able to search more than one network, which means you will find more users and files. Shareaza uses special technology to identify files and prevents corruption from ever occurring on downloads. You can run more than one search at a time; Shareaza will create "tabs" so you can quickly go back and forth between your searches. With Shareaza, you can see previews of movies and pictures before you download them! Shareaza has a complete ratings system so you can tell people about your favorite files or warn others about misnamed files.

Shareaza catalogs your files for you and stores them in a searchable library, giving you easy access to them. You can watch videos and listen to music for files that are still downloading. Shareaza includes a complete media player for your music and videos. You can create your own playlists, watch visuals that follow the beat, zoom in on videos, and more.

You can customize Shareaza to your liking with different skins and many options. Shareaza has been tested on all modern versions of Windows. Shareaza will always be free and never contain spyware, adware, or any type of malware.

eMule is a file-sharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network, but offers more features than the standard eDonkey client, because it´s open source but under the restrictions of the GPL License.

eMule Features:

• Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad)
• eMule´s Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
• eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any adware, spyware, ect.
• Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error-free file.
• The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts.
• Auto priorities and source management allows you to start many downloads without having to monitor them.
• The Preview function allows you to look at your videos and archives before they are completed. For video previewing, the publisher recommends the Video Lan Client.
• The eMule features Web services and a Web server that allows you to have quick access to and from the Internet.
• You can create categories for your download to organize them.
• To find the file you want, eMule offers a wide range of search possibilities which include: Servers (local and global), Web-based (Jigle, and Filedonkey), and Kad (Still in Alpha).
• eMule also allows you to use very complex Boolean searches that make the searches much more flexible.
• With the messaging and friend system, you can send messages to other clients and add them as friends. In your friend list, you can always see if a friend is online.
• With the build in IRC client, you can chat with other downloaders and chatters around the globe.

What's New in version 0.49a:

• Major Kad protocol improvements, like kad obfuscation, better NAT handling, direct callbacks, flood protections, etc.
• Several changes to the message system to get rid of spammers (by Captchas) and stay in touch with friends with dynamic IPs
• Several GUI improvements like storing searches between eMule sessions, a searchfilter for shared files and easier access to the comment filter
• If extended controls are enabled (and if available) Kad search results show the amount of known unique publishers for a file in parentheses in the availability column (this isn't equal to sources, but it is a bit more trustworthy indicator how common a file is).
• Updated CxImage lib to the latest version (6.0), fixes some image processing vulnability (low risk for eMule) [reported: Steve Manzuik/Juniper Networks]
• Fixed Unicode issue in stored and loading searches
• DirectCallback sources are now properly added to and checked against the deadsource list
• And as always fixing bugs and adding other small changes

Discover, watch, publish and distribute your original media content — on Vuze.

Vuze (formerly Azureus) is an online entertainment platform that allows you to watch, publish and share original DVD & HD quality video. You can discover high-quality entertainment by browsing through channels and categories containing thousands of TV shows, music videos, movies, video games and more. And if you’d like to publish your original content, you can monetize it the way you want and maintain complete control and flexibility.

Features:

• Search for torrents beyond Vuze straight from the client
• Discover high quality, maverick content on the Vuze network
• Download quickly and efficiently with intelligent bandwidth, queue and speed management
• Download and stream high-quality content fro the Vuze Network
• Easily share torrents with Vuze "Friends" feature
• Share bandwidth with "Friends" to get a "Friend Boost" and download faster
• Share video with friends via email
• Rate and comment functionality
• Vuze embedded video player
• Fullscreen functionality
• Ability to post video to social sites via magnet links
• Browse content by category or channel
• Watch videos as they are downloading
• Automate downloads on recurring content with RSS feeds

Requires Java Runtime Environment. Get It Here.

What's New in version 3.1.0.0:

New Features:

• UI | Protocol overhead is now shown in the speed graph
• UI | Downloads can now be moved and renamed while running - torrent will be auto-paused
• UI | New "rename" action which renames torrent file, save file and displayed name at same time
• UI | Plugin log views now support autoscrolling, pausing and regex filtering
• UI | Plugin menu items which in the right-click menu now appear in the "Torrent" menu also
• UIv3 | Experimental option to use Mozilla/Firefox as browser widget on any platform (XulRunner or Firefox 3 must be installed)
• Plug | Added support for plugins to easily use an external configuration file for settings
• Plug | Plugins can now have full control over on-complete and on-removal file moving
• Plug | Added resource downloader to provide way to download files from Sourceforge
• Plug | Added API methods to generically pop up the message box to a user
• Plug | Added API methods to listen to download-complete events
• Plug | Added various convenience methods for using log views and config models
• Plug | Added API to allow native UI objects to be added to config views
• Plug | Added some more methods for plugins to control some transport mechanisms
• Plug | Added ability to add menus to status entry objects
• Plug | Plugins can now open files using default application handlers

Changes:

• Core | added "upload_only" flag to AZMP/LTEP handshakes, disconnect any uploading_only peers we don't need / that don't need us when disconnect seeds when seeding is set
• Core | Further startup speed improvements
• Core | Speedup of various file batch operations (priority changes)
• Core | Added option to allow the removal of files linked outside the save directory when removing data
• UI | Column menu option to disable fast renaming in files view, changed fast rename to behave more like the windows explorer
• UI | In console UI, shrunk help text down to be more concise

Corrected bugs:

• Core | Made change so that plugins could not inadvertently turn off Azureus extension protocol
• Core | The UDP tracker client option has been nonfunctional for quite a while now -> fixed
• Core | Fixed various file-priority-change related bugs that resulted in error states
• Core | Stop premature creation of torrent directories before download has started

Download the Stable version. Vuze 3.1.1.0

Zeus is a free peer to peer, or P2P file sharing program that will allow users to download unlimited free files from other Zeus users. Zeus contains NO adware and NO spyware at all. It´s very user friendly and allows you to download files anonymously.

Torrent Harvester is a free and useful software that will perform a search for Torrents on multiple websites returning all results in a single list. Just enter some text to search on, press enter or click the search button and the list will fill with torrents found. Right clicking a torrent in the list will bring up a menu to download the torrent and start your BitTorrent client.

Torrent Harvester eliminates the need to use your web browser to check many Torrent sites if you are looking for a particular torrent. This means annoying pop-ups, advertising, spyware and virus threats are eliminated. Torrent Harvester is also flexible enough to allow for the addition of new search engines, and alteration of existing engines in the case of site redesign.

µTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients. With BitTorrent, you can download files faster and contribute by sharing files and bandwidth.

Features:

• Multiple simultaneous downloads
• Smart bandwidth usage
• File level priorities
• Configurable bandwidth scheduling
• Global and per-torrent speed limiting
• Quickly resumes interrupted transfers
• UPnP support (WinXP only)
• Supports popular protocol extensions

What's New in version 1.8 RC 1:

• Change: beta markings removed

Download the Stable version. uTorrent 1.7.7

BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) client designed to efficiently manage the downloading of large, high-quality, digital files such as video, music, and games. The client is used to search the Internet for legal torrent files, which can then be quickly downloaded to a user´s machine. As files become more popular, the speed in which they can be downloaded increases through the use of a central tracker and peers. This technology saves time over traditional methods, while maintaining the integrity of the file.

Features:

• Dynamic bandwidth management - download without disrupting other applications
• Detailed stats on the health of media files provides a safer, more controlled experience
• No hardware configuration - reduced hassle of fast downloads
• Lightweight client
• Local peer discovery
• Configurable bandwidth scheduler
• Global and per-torrent speed limiting
• RSS Downloader

BitSpirit is a powerful and easy-to-use BitTorrent client which provides not only full BitTorrent protocol implementation but also many personalized features.It supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, UPNP port-maping, NAT traversal(UDP transport), select downloads from multiple files torrent package, disk cache, chatting with other peers, torrent market,ip-filter, etc. In 3.0 or above versions of BitSpirit, it also supports DHT network - which is based on Kademlia protocol, and fully compatible with Bittorrent official client.

Features:

• Clean interface
• Multiple simultaneous downloads
• Disk cache mechanism
• Fast job resume
• File selecting support
• Powerful file manager
• UPnP port-mapping
• Instant Messaging support
• Gzip Data compression
• Speed control
• Scheduled downloading
• Torrent Market
• Shutdown computer when job done
• HTTP/SOCKS4/5 proxy support
• High speed
• Very low CPU & Mem usage

LimeWire is the world´s fastest P2P file-sharing application, letting users share and search for all types of computer files, including movies, pictures, games, and text documents. The application´s other features include dynamic querying, the ability to preview files while downloading, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an extremely intuitive user interface.

LimeWire is compatible with the Gnutella file-sharing protocol and can connect with anyone else running Gnutella-compatible software.

At startup, the LimeWire program will connect, via the internet, to the LimeWire Gateway, a specialized intelligent Gnutella router, at startup to maximize the user's viewable network space.LimeWire is a tool that allows you to share files over the internet.

Further, the most recent version of Lime Wire enables Group functionality, so that users can connect to other people interested in sharing the same kinds of files that they are.

Features:

• Ease of use - just install, run, and search
• Ability to search by artist, title, genre, or other metainformation
• Elegant multiple search tabbed interface
• "Swarm" downloads from multiple hosts help you get files faster
• iTunes integration for Mac users
• Unique "ultrapeer" technology reduces bandwidth requirements for most users
• Integrated chat
• Browse host feature--even works through firewalls
• Added Bitzi metadata lookup
• International versions: Now available in many new languages.
• Connects to the network using GWebCache, a distributed connection system
• Automatic local network searches for lightning-fast downloads. If you're on a corporate or university network, download files from other users on the same network almost instantaneously!
• Support for MAGNET links that allow you to click on web page links that access Gnutella.

BitComet is a powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client. It is P2P file-sharing freeware fully compatible with Bittorrent, which is one of the most popular P2P protocol designed for high-speed distribution of 100MB or GB sized files. BitComet supports simultaneous downloads, a download queue, selected downloads in torrent package, fast-resume, chatting, disk cache, speed limits, auto-port mapping, proxy, and IP-filter.

Features:

• Video Download - any video from any site!
• BitTorrent Download - fast and powerful
• HTTP/FTP Download - Innovative P2P Technology
• Download Management - Customization Available
• Easy to Use and Free!

What's New in version 1.02:

• GUI Improved: task category will display "empty" when not set
• GUI Improved: whether to search for mirrors when add new HTTP task can be set as default setting
• GUI Improved: new option for preview window: keep aspect ratio of video
• GUI Improved: new switch button in toolbar of preview window: skip undownloaded range or waiting for buffering
• GUI Improved: BitComet resource browser (CometBrowser.exe) will exit immediately after close all its window
• GUI Improved: removw server mode option in advanced netword settings
• GUI Bugfix: user name and password in HTTP/FTP task properties dialog do not take effect
• Core Improved: Long-Time Seeding can download file boundary data for BT task, where one piece containing multi files
• Core Improved: when select part files of a BT task to download, the file boundary data......