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Version: 2.5.3.0 (win 32)
Size: 6,35 MB
OS: Windows(All)XP/Vista/7
License: GPL / FREE
Developer:  Shareaza Development Team

Shareaza is a peer-to-peer client for Windows that allows you to download any file-type found on several popular P2P networks. Shareaza is FREE & contains NO Spyware or third-party products.

You can download/upload from these networks: EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Gnutella2 (G2).

It supports the latest Gnutella Technologies, including Swarm Downloading, Upload Queuing, Partial File Sharing, Ultrapeers, Metadata, File Hashing, and more.

The program offers an attractive, easy to use interface with customizable skins and modern menus and dialogs.

Shareaza is built to be as expandable as possible, which is why you can skin and install add-on’s specifically created for Shareaza.

Key Features of “Shareaza”:

- Use the power of 4 P2P Networks simultaneously!
Four networks mean access to a wide variety of users. Look no further: Shareaza has got you covered!

- Download from multiple sources
Experience downloads the way they were meant to be: fast! Shareaza swarms across four networks!

- Sophisticated file-hashing
Say adios to corrupted files and mp3s that skip. Shareaza detects and fixes corruption before the download completes.

- Find that file with Global Searching on Gnutella2!
Search the entire network, not just a part of it. Shareaza will find you that file!

- Multiple results tabs
Each search is displayed in a new window. Your search results will never be overwritten. Shareaza runs the searches you want, when you want!

- Previews, users comments, and ratings
Get picture and movie previews right from the search panel. Even view comments and ratings written by users like you. Shareaza ensures you avoid those fakes and download the real deal!

- Tired of boring old Windoze? Why not Skin it!
Choose from dozens of different looks or even make your own skin and share it to the world! Shareaza has a style to suit your tastes!

- Shareaza goes Global!
Translated into over Ten different languages (and counting), Shareaza is equipped with full Unicode support for true international searches and downloads. Shareaza is perfect for anyone, anywhere in the world.

- Further Shareaza’s horizon with a Plug-in
Extend the functionality of Shareaza with plug-in modules, the sky is the limit. You can even create your own!

- Did someone say Media Player?
Play all types of video and audio files, watch visualisations, edit playlists, and even control the player with a snazzy remote. Shareaza is your one-stop media solution.

- Preview filters
Want to view that video file before it has finished downloading? Well, Shareaza has the ability to preview your incomplete audio and video files!

- Chat with a friend or someone you’ve just met!
You can chat with friends one-on-one while you’re using Shareaza, pass on a message or get to know another Shareaza user.

- Block unwanted attention
With the help of security block lists, a highly-sophisticated IP and client filter, you have the ability to block malicious companies and clients. Shareaza keeps you safe.

New in This Release:

GUI
-Added new scheduler window. (by siavoshkc) Allows a better control over what Shareaza is doing while running unattended.
-File moving error now shows as a tray message.
-Several icon updates.
-Added St. Patrick’s Day and NoBanner example skin.
-Added client version to “Browse Host” window title.
-Fixed search dialog’s overlapped Shareaza logo.
-Fixed ugly colors of highlighted icons (for example icons of Library Organizer view).
-Fixed semi-transparent “?” under icons in Library album view.
-Added ability to select all files in any library view by Ctrl + A keys
-Added ability to delete ghost files by “Clear History Now” button in Settings dialog.
-Dialog banner and Media Window logo now skinable (including their complete hiding). Some .bmp resources converted to .png ones with size reduction.
-Fixed not fit long lines in Select dialog.
-Fixed unused “Gnutella 1″ option in Host Browse dialog, now Shareaza will ask G1-only browses under this option.
-Media Player Settings now keep track of three external media handlers.
IRC
-Changed chat behavior: now “away” status will not disconnect chat session. Also changed chat log formatting.
-Fixed lost first symbol when text copied to clipboard.
-Fixed IRC window updating after IRC settings change.
-Changed IRC window layout (removed header for better view on small screen resolutions).
-Added IRC user menu “Browse” item (via “USERINFO” CTCP message).
-Implemented full URL detection in IRC window.
-Added IRC channel list preserving even in disconnected state.
-Added timestamps to IRC status window.
-Fixed minor bugs.
-Added CRichViewCtrl::GetWordFromPoint method. Extended CEmoticons::FormatText method. -Changed some IRC icons.
Networks
-G2: Added “PCH” (G2_PACKET_PEER_CHAT) packet to host browser packet flow to flag chat capabilities.
-gnutella: Fixed maximum hits per packet (now 255, default is 64) for gnutella.
-Gnutella: Fix not connecting to original gnutella due to stale cache as expired hosts were not being removed (r8492)
-BitTorrent: Optimization of “Extension for Peers to Send Metadata Files” (BitTorrent Specs BEP0009) by ivan386.
-BitTorrent: Acept source without peer id + torrentless download (Forum Link) by ivan386
-Optimise endgame piece selection and reduce download overhead while in endgame.
-Enforced GIV/PUSH headers checks.
Crash fixes …

Shareaza 2.5.3.0, 4.8 out of 5 based on 4 ratings