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Download problems
Hi Dorlsae :-)
It may be more than just an IE related problem that you are not able to download. Try this: Tools Internet Options Advanced Browsing Uncheck the Enable 3rd party browser extensions If this allows you to access the Internet, then you can be sure you machine is infected. However, that fact that it does not, does not mean that you system is not indeed infected. Follow the steps here to fully clean your system of any hidden scumwa Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm Be aware, your Anti-Virus won't detect all types of warez, Trojans, malware, worms, etc., and neither can other adware or spyware related programs such as AdAware and SpyBot. They don't have the proper definitions. They must also be run in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled in order to fully scan all files. Even if you have run such programs and nothing shows up, it does not mean your system is clean. It takes a series of programs to fully clean your machine. Some very aggressive and damaging variants of malware can replicate themselves repeatedly, or mutate, if not removed properly. I am also cross-posting this to the Windows ME newsgroup so that perhaps some of the guru's there can assist with finding a solution for your problem. Hope this helps. Jan MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa] Smiles are meant to be shared, that's why they're so contagious. Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm Hi Jan Il: A couple things to note: First, the IE fix won't work for me because I can't download the fix for Internet Explorer. Also, I have Windows ME as opposed to XP.. if that changes any of the 2nd part of the isntallation. -Dorlsae "Jan Il" wrote: Hi Dorlsae :-) Try the following and see if it will help: IE Fix http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm If not, and you are sure your system is free of all scumware, then you should try a repair of IE: First, disable your AV: How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378 SP2 section: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3...23120121120120 The section Windows XP and Windows XP SP1: Edit the registry and install Internet Explorer 6 works on earlier versions of Windows. You will need to uninstall WinXP SP2 from Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs and then reinstall Service Pack 2. Follow the information he How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer http://support.microsoft.com/KB/875350 Hope this helps. Jan MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa] Smiles are meant to be shared, that's why they're so contagious. Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm Hey Jan Il, The date is set correctly on the computer, and both SSL 2.0 and 3.0 are checked. Unfortunately, it still did not work. I know you're running out of suggestions, but do you have any more? -Dorlsae "Jan Il" wrote: Hi Dorlsae :-) Try the following: Internet Explorer Cannot Download Office Documents from an IIS Server When Content Expiration Is Set to Expire Immediately http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=317208 Make sure that IE is configured to use the SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0: Got to ToolsInternet OptionsAdvanced tab Scroll down to the Security section scroll down and check the box next to Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0 if not already checked Click OK Then verify the Date/Time setting on your machine is correct, as SSL certificates have an expiry date, and if the date on your computer isn't correct it may prevent you from connecting to secure sites. Go to Start Control Panelclick Date/Time On the date tab check to make sure that the date and time settings are set to use the current date and time and it is correct, and then click OK Hope this helps. Jan MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa] Smiles are meant to be shared, that's why they're so contagious. Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm Thank you Jan Il for continued patience in this problem. I did try System Restore to a date before the problem began, but it didn't work. I do not recall installing any updates or 3rd party toolbars, nor have I installed ad or popup blockers or other programs. Maybe I did, but I don't remember of any, and I can't see any changes that have been made. No other programs are available. But something's deifnitely wrong. I'm trying to download your basic filed off the Internet (mainly PDFs and Microsoft Office program work, like Word and Excelt Document). Everytime I try to download and attachment it says, "Internet Explorer cannot download ...(long url w/ partially my inbox address)." "Internet Explorer was not able to open this Internet site. The requested site is either unavailable or cannot be found. Please try again later." I'm also having problems receiving streaming video or other types of multimedia as well. -Dorlsae "Jan Il" wrote: Hi Dorlsae :-) Have you tried doing a System Restore to a date prior to when the problem began? Did you install any updates or 3rd party toolbars, ad or popup blockers, or other programs such as Zone alarm, etc. at the time the problem began? What type of files are you trying to download? .exe, images, PDF's, etc. Are you getting any error messages, if so, what is the exact wording? Hope this helps. Jan MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa] Smiles are meant to be shared, that's why they're so contagious. Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm I'm sorry Jan, The Windows version that I am currently using is Windows ME. I've gotten up to #7 of your directions; however, I was unable to change the directory in the command prompt. It tells me it's invalid. Also, I did search for a "hosts" file, and none was found aside from the exceptions you named. -Dorlsae "Jan Il" wrote: Hi dorlsae :-) You don't mention the version of Windows you are using, which really is a must when asking for help in the newsgroups, but, try the following and see if it helps: Open Internet Explorer. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options. 2. On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files click Delete Files. 3. In the Delete Files dialog box that appears, click OK. 4. Under History, click Clear History. 5. In the dialog box that appears, click OK. 6. Quit Internet Explorer. 7. Log on to the computer by using the account of a user who does not experience the problem, and then open a command prompt. 8. Change the directory to the following path: drive:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 where username is the name of the user account that has the problem. 9. Type del index.dat, and then press ENTER. 10. Close the command prompt, and then restart the computer. The Index.dat file is recreated the next time that you log on to the computer also.. Check for a hosts file (just "hosts" not hosts.sam or lmhosts) in these locations: Windows XP. C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC Windows 2K. C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC Win 98\ME. C:\WINDOWS You may have to enable the viewing of hidden files. Rename your HOSTS file to OLDHOSTS and see if the problem persists. Hope this helps. Jan MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa] Smiles are meant to be shared, that's why they're so contagious. Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers. How to make a good newsgroup post: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm I'm having a difficult time trying to download off the Internet right now. I can't download anything, nor can I download attachments off my email. It tells me that "Internet Explorer was not able to open this Internet site. The requested site is either unavailable or cannot be found. Please try again later." At the same time, I cannot get any streaming video or audio. I do not have any type of spyware or antivirus software that is causing this type of security. |
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