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Downloading Help...possible virus?

Dec 5, 2003 8:58PM PST

Whenever I try to download a file off of the internet (music video, program, etc) I experience problems. The window pops up and it beings downloading, but after about 150 kb, it just stops downloading, telling me that it has finished. When I try opening the "downloaded" file, it tells me that it is incomplete, yet I have no way to complete downloading it, due to the afore mentioned problems. What is wrong and what can I do? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Dec 5, 2003 9:09PM PST
If you are asking for help to troubleshoot a computer-related problem, please be sure to include all the necessary information (ie: operating system, model number, hardware, software, etc) that will help others identify your problem for a speedy resolution.

Perhaps this should include a complete anology of how, and with what, your system communicates with the Internet, version(s) used, and even a link to a given favorite where you download. In addition, give some history concerning installations and removal of software on the system within the recent week or two.
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Re:Downloading Help...possible virus?
Dec 6, 2003 12:47PM PST

Please give more helpful information related to your problem:
? Your browser type and version.
? Whether you use a 'download manager' and if so,
which ?
? What are the exact error/information/ warning
messages ?
? What is the procedure you used for downloading ?
? Do you use an anti virus/firewall ?
? Is your system free of virus and other parasites ?

All of the above and more can affect downloading, and the method of downloading a 'program' may be different from downloading a video/audio file. As it it, the information you provided is not enough to provide clues for suggesting a solution. Try again ?

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Re:Re:Downloading Help...possible virus?
Dec 6, 2003 1:25PM PST