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I need some help with Downloading CNET files

by griffincreations Feb 19, 2011 8:14PM PST

Good morning,

I am trying to download some software from CNET onto my new HP laptop and cannot figure out how, or where or if CNET is downloading it to. I have tried both Firefox and Internet Explorer 8 and it looks like it is downloading the software, but it doesn't ask me where to save the file or if I want to run the file. I am new to Win 7 and can't determine what I am doing incorrectly. There are several utilities that I would like to get, but can't figure out how. Can anyone give me any advice??

Thanks in advance,

Eric

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by red-ray Feb 19, 2011 10:45PM PST

It usually save them in downloads folder which is located in computer=>windows drive (C for example) => users => your user name => downloads.
but you can use a download manager to manage your downloads much better.

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Thanks for the reply

by griffincreations Feb 20, 2011 3:24AM PST

I have checked my download folder and there is nothing there. Also, with Firefox, it has a built in download manager that asks me where to save the file in a pop window and then shows me the download progress. But neither of these things are happening. It's seems as if CNET isn't sending me the file at all.......any other suggestions?

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It seems to be broken for some

by MarkFlax Forum moderator Feb 20, 2011 9:08PM PST

but not for others.

There is a continuing discussion for this here;
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-12543_102-516286.html

See if there is anything there that helps.

Mark

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