Where Can I Download Old Software Versions?

☑️ After releasing a new version of software manufacturers often make older versions difficult to download. What if you really do need an old version?

☑️ Downloading old versions of software
If at all possible look to the original creator of the software for archives of prior versions. If none are available, then consider download sites that make older versions available, but be careful to exercise caution with what you download; the potential for unexpected malicious “extras” is high. Don’t be surprised if older versions have issues that prevent them from working completely, or in some cases, safely.

Chapters
0:00 Download Old Software
0:45 Go to the source
1:40 GitHub and SourceForge
2:45 Download sites
5:25 Avoid file sharing networks
6:00 Compatibility

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[myidisinhim]

You are correct how ads with download links can cause confusion in determining which download link is the correct one to select. It's a very frustrating experience.

[kBofFun]

Every software maker should ask itself the question, how is my work availbale in 20 years. Reaching out for old software today is still possible, but right now especially Apple is creating the big void of future retro computing. Try to gain access to old appstore content. Impossible. So many mac developers no longer hosting themselves, but pointing to the Apple store only. And their no-sideloading policy does not help either. Luckily Android counterparts have proper availability.
I do not agree on avoiding peertopeer. Piratebay is an awesome source for access to old stuff. The nice thing is that opposite to archive sites, peer-to-peer has way more moderation. The only problem is "clone" piratebays exist that host fake stuff. So beware of clones that have many same-size items and low seed counts. Those can be a honeypot of mallware. But again, for old Apple software, Piratebay is your only option.

[aasasssddmdnmd]

you need to change the video title to advice for downloading old version of softwares
i just wanted to see where can i download old version of softwares but i just got some advice

[Martin-bcxn]

Downloading old software can be a security risk. Many programs contain security patches of their most recent versions