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An application for file storage and sharing that can be used from your PC desktop

An application for file storage and sharing that can be used from your PC desktop

Vote: (272 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: 4shared

Version: 4.0.14.27379

Works under: Windows

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(272 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

4shared

4.0.14.27379

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Android

Pros

  • Lets you manage files in your 4shared account from your desktop.
  • Supports automatic file synchronization.
  • Useful features for large file transfers.

Cons

  • More complex to use than browser app.

4shared is a Windows desktop application you can use to manage your files on the popular cloud-based file storage and sharing service of the same name. The 4shared service is designed to make it easy to store your files in the cloud as a backup or to share them with others. Free users get 10 GB of storage, while those who purchase a premium subscription receive 100 GB, together with other advantages like faster downloads.

The desktop application isn't strictly necessary to use the service, as you can use the browser-based web app instead. But many Windows PC users will find the software useful when managing their files. 4shared lets you see the contents of your account, upload and download files, create separate folders to organize your data, plus delete files you no longer need. Just like with the browser-based app, you can set sharing permissions for different items you have in your account. This lets you choose which files you want to share publicly and protect them with a password if desired. You can obtain a sharing URL for your public files, which allows anyone on the Internet to download them without having to create a 4shared account.

The 4shared desktop application does come with a few interesting features that you won't get if you simply use your browser to manage your account. It allows you to synchronize files between your computer and your 4shared account. To use it, just move the files you want to keep synchronized to the "My 4shared Sync" folder created on your computer. The software will automatically upload them to a folder of the same name in your account. Every time you use it to sign in to your account, it will check if there are any changes made to the local and remote "My 4shared Sync" folders, then synchronize them.

Another time the 4shared desktop application can be very helpful is if you need to upload a big file or a large amount of small files at once. It provides you with detailed information on the status of your uploads, including the transfer speed, percentage completed and time left. Many users report that the software is a lot more stable than the browser app when uploading bigger files. It even lets you resume interrupted transfers. For large upload or download jobs, there are advanced settings you can configure, including the maximum bandwidth and number of simultaneous transfers.

Overall, the 4shared application does its job very well. Its only drawback is that its interface is more complex compared to the simpler browser version, making it better suited for advanced users who upload and share a large amount of files on a regular basis.

Pros

  • Lets you manage files in your 4shared account from your desktop.
  • Supports automatic file synchronization.
  • Useful features for large file transfers.

Cons

  • More complex to use than browser app.