FlashGet is now considered and hasn't been updated in many years. Because it is a download manager that interacts directly with the internet, using such old software can pose security risks:
: Released around 2008, this version included expanded protocol support (such as BT/BitTorrent and eMule/ED2K) while maintaining the classic interface. Availability and Portable Use Portable flashget 1.7.3 1.9.6 multilanguage
: You can find discussions on the development of community-made launchers at the FlashGet Portable thread on PortableApps.com . FlashGet is now considered and hasn't been updated