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Question

How can I download without installing the stupid cnet downlo

Aug 21, 2011 12:33AM PDT

How can I download without installing the stupid cnet download manager?

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You have to allow CNET to track your downloads
Aug 21, 2011 12:58AM PDT

You have to log on and allow CNET to keep a record on what your downloading. What CNET is saying is that from this point on they are going to track what you do at download.com. Once you log on you can click the link that that has a font size of 2 right below the secure downloader link that is font size 40. Hmmmmmm I wonder why the font sizes are so dramatically different.

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See TWB's reply.
Aug 21, 2011 5:26AM PDT

The direct download link is just under the BIG download button and only shows up if you log in.
Bob