Windows 7: Video Downloader

I am running 32bit Windows 7 Pro

I have a program on my Win XP pc that adds a tool bar to IE8 that when there is a movie on a webpage, it allows me to download that movie to my hard drive. It downloads almost any movie type (flv, mp4 etc). It is optional to download or cancel.

I find it a little annoying at times, but overall it is worth having.

I tried to install it on my Win 7 pc also with IE8 and it tells me it is NOT compatible with this version.

Does anyone know of a program like this that will work with Windows 7 and IE8?

Thanks for any suggestions.

I personally hate IE8 (just my opinion)
If I were you, I would switch to Firefox and get video download helper, another must have for firefox is Adblock Plus. I just like firefox for the stability and customization it provides.
Hope this helps,
Fastboy42

hi huffman,

what is the name of the video downloading software you are trying to use?

a link to it would be nicer. then i can download it to see if i can get it to work in 7, and let you know.

Hi !
I use Internet Download Manager: the fastest download accelerator . It is win 7 home premium 32 bit, and firefox web browser that I use. Wherever there is a video file, you get a bar like this attached image, which is optional to download or discard . Are you talking about something like the same ?

I really don't want to debate the virtues of browsers. I feel the same way about Firefox as you do IE.

The program I tried to install is "Video Download Toolbar".

Is this a general download manager for all downloads or just for video files?

Hi pal "The fastest download accelerator " is not said by me, I just made a copy-paste of the link, so there is no debate from my part .

IDM is a general download accelerator . It has a firefox add-on , which makes it integrated with firefox. So whenever you click on any download link, it is automatically downloaded with IDM , as all the other download managers do. What is attractive in it is it provides a video download dialog on any video , of any duration and any format , in your browsing . If you have to download the video, click yes. Otherwise click no . Most simple video download solution I have ever had So tried to share my experience with you, pal .

I just got the same not compatible message, here's a couple I found,

YouTube Downloader - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Youtube Downloader HD - Download and Convert Online Video - Free

it installed okay for me, once i right-clicked on the program, and selected 'xp sp3' mode from the compatibility tab.

or, allow the compatibility assistant to reinstall using recommended settings.

Good call mm! + rep for you.

Sorry about that Arc I was not referring to you when I said I did not want to debate the virtures of browsers.

Thanks mm althought I did not get the same prompts you did, I right-clicked the program and selected "Troubleshoot Compatibility" and then followed the prompts. It ran the install as xp sp2 and installed and seems to work fine.

That is a neat trick to know for future reference.

Thanks again