[Archived] Downloading From Youtube

[EwoodDawn]

Can anyone recommend an alternative way of downloading clips? Youtube is blocked at work so in the past I've often used zamzar.com to download clips onto a memory stick that I can take in and use. It was recommended to me on a training course, so I hope it's been legal! Just recently, Zamzar have started to give this message when you try to convert a video: "Sorry, we can't get that video. At the request of Google we have had to remove support for the downloading of YouTube videos on Zamzar." Does anyone know of another site/easy way for me to still get my clips?

[cn174]

I use a program called 'Free Youtube Downloader' from http://download.cnet.com/Free-YouTube-Downloader/3000-2071_4-75219434.html always worked well for me.

[EwoodDawn]

I think I've downloaded it, thanks, Clair but foolishly only read people's comments afterwards, like this:

"Right after installation, my AV detected the Trojan.win32.FakeAV trojan . It apparently installed a fake AV called Live Security Platinum. I refused internet access when asked by my firewall, but Live Security started its fake scan. I managed to remove Live Security. It didn't "kill" my computer, but it definitely has malware."

Is this scaremongering or do I need to be really careful?

Edit: scaremongering! The computer's been on and off a few times now and I've downloaded and converted a few things with no probs. Cheers, Clair - it's really useful!

[cn174]

Like I said I've never had any problems with it. I've upgraded it a fair few times and it's never put any crap on my comptuer so seems to be ok.

[benhben]

Realplayer has an app which downloaded any online flash videos to your harddrive.

[Ste B]

I've used the same program in the past with no problems.

[DE.]

Anti-Viruses often mistake innocent apps for viruses. Every time I boot up my PC one of my anti-virus programs tells me Yahoo Messenger is a virus.

[Hughesy]

Anyone got any good sites they use to download the mp3 from youtube files?? Iv always used the same one, but since about 2 weeks ago, it no longer supports downloading the mp3 from youtube

[Biddy]

As with downloading video from youtube, downloading mp3 audio would constitute copyright violations so I don't think it's best to discuss here. (hence the services that no longer work)

[American Rover12]

Completely unrelated from any shady dealings, if you happen to have a video on your computer and would just like the music/sound from it, there are some great, free programs available. I personally use "Switch" as it can go mp4 or mkv to mp3

[Biddy]

I like your thinking