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26-Jun-2008, 01:29 PM #1
Run/Download doesn't work - downloaded Saved files aren't in Directory either
Hi,

When I click on an e-mail attachment, the download window opens, and the progress bar completes, but, the nothing opens.

Similaraly, when I try to press 'run' in the download window for install functions, the progress bar moves, but, nothing happens. For example, I was trying to download Mozilla, but, when pressing run, it bar progresses, but then, nothing.

This is weird (and maybe it will tell you want you need to know to answer), when I press SAVE on the download screen instead of run, and I specify a folder location and name, the progress bar progresses, but then, THE FILE IS NOT IN THE DIRECTORY???

What's my problem. I've disabled pop up blockers, and have entirely disabled windows security. Also, I DO have administrator rights.

Thank you!!!!
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26-Jun-2008, 07:55 PM #2
i am having the exact same problem. if i use firefox, everything works fine but not with ie. i can get by but it bugs the _(&**& out of me and i love to solve puzzles anyway.
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27-Jun-2008, 02:18 AM #3
Let me know if you figure anything out. Seems like a tough one because no one else has any suggestions. I'm not all that impressed with people on this forum...
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27-Jun-2008, 09:20 PM #4
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28-Jun-2008, 09:58 PM #5
we have to give more time as i have done a ton of research and it seems that you and i are the only ones having this problem. did you recenty run any new defrag program before this problem started?
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28-Jun-2008, 11:53 PM #6
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I'm not all that impressed with people on this forum...
I don't know the answer to your problem but considering the above post, this might be the only response you you get to it.
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29-Jun-2008, 09:00 AM #7
In IE try testing in "no add-ons" mode >> All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > No Add-ons.

Also try booting in Safe Mode with Networking support and test there. If it works there there may be an issue with an installed antivirus program.
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30-Jun-2008, 09:22 PM #8
solved, it was avg anti virus, uninstalled and all worked
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Great -- you can actually mark the thread "Solved" using that tab at the upper left of the thread page.
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