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Question

can't dowload files

Aug 20, 2011 10:10PM PDT

Contracted a virus. Got rid of it. Now I can't open update programs. "no file associated with it or something like that. can you help. what do I need to associate with your download manager? Thanks

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Clarification Request
Re: can't open update programs
Aug 20, 2011 10:22PM PDT
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can't open programs
Aug 21, 2011 10:43AM PDT

it appears that I need to associate a program in order to open a downloaded file so I can install it. Hopefully that helps. What program do I need to associate the installer

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Re: opening the downloaded file
Aug 21, 2011 6:39PM PDT

That depends on what the filetype is. You forgot to tell that detail.

Kees