craigb
I've used the free version of YouTube Downloader for quite a while now without any issues.

Craig, did you have this issue with Youtube Downloader?
 
Most of the user reviews that complained, were generally consistent with:
 
"Cons
It took me over a day to remove all the malware installed with it - even though I did use the Custom install and declined the one thing that was offered. It took a combination of my Avast, Malwarebytes, and SpyBot, doing full boot scans, and rootkit scans as administrator before getting it all out."
 
 
"Cons
I cannot believe i was fooled on this one.It took approx 7 hours to remove toolbars & spyware.Cheap. You have been warned"
 
 
"Cons
I am warning you guys: Contains Delta spyware toolbar.I wasted way too much time"
 

I use Eset A/V and have never had any issues.  I guess I should add YMMV?
 
 

I use Streamosaur. Just turn it on and save as a 16-bit wave file (or MP3). I then load it into SONAR to trim and split. Of course, sound quality is always mediocre because most streamed internet audio is 128 kb/s. For videos, I use a Firefox add-in called NetVideoHunter. It claims to do audio too, but I've not tried it for that.
 

Thanks Dave & Bapu for the suggestions. :)
 
 
I don't know too much about video quality, but is it true that some of these HD videos on Youtube also have better audio?

I use a free extension for firefox and chrome; 
Video DownloadHelper 4.9.21 
I download the mpeg of the video, and import it into Sonar, and export audio. 

joekeeyinyang
I use a free extension for firefox and chrome; 
 
I download the mpeg of the video, and import it into Sonar, and export audio. 

Cool!!
Very nice to have a simple option like this.  I also use Chrome, but didn't know it extensions for video.

i tried to post a link.  not sure where it went
 
you'll find it if you google: Video DownloadHelper 4.9.21

I've heard you need 25 posts before you can post links.

I use any video converter .  I just paste the youtube link and then set it to convert to audio.  pretty simple to use and free: http://www.any-video-conv...oducts/for_video_free/

I use Wiretap pro
http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/wiretap/