Cannot download certain websites - SECURITY SETTINGS

[PattiChati]

When I go to download some websites I get this message "Your current
security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded". I have windows
xp.
I have gone into my security settings and tried to reset them, but it
doesn't work. I am probably not doing the right thing. I was trying to go
to the website adserver.software.com and download PC Speed Scan Pro when it
gave me that error.
I would appreciate any help you have.
Thanks.

 

[Guest]

The website is probably on your list of restricted sites, and with good
reason. I would be very reluctant to download software from this site.

Try this site instead:
http://www.ascentive.com/run/click/...31609613586&loadlink=&c1=supportindex_pcss_dl

Paul Shafer, MCDST

 

[Michael T.]

When I go to download some websites I get this message "Your current
security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded". I have
windows xp.
I have gone into my security settings and tried to reset them, but it
doesn't work. I am probably not doing the right thing. I was trying to
go to the website adserver.software.com and download PC Speed Scan Pro
when it gave me that error.
I would appreciate any help you have.
Thanks.

Normally this message indicates the IE Security Setting for "File download"
is disabled.

Go to Tools > Internet Options > Security

Click the Custom Level button, then scroll down to the section titled
"Downloads".

There you should see the aforementioned "File download".

Is it enabled or disabled?

 

[PattiChati]

File download is enabled already - any other suggestions?

 

[Michael T.]

File download is enabled already - any other suggestions?

Is it just this one website? Or any website?

For example, try to download Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition at
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Note: Scroll down until you see the "Download Now" link.

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Clear Internet Temporary Files (Go to Internet Options > General tab >
Delete Files button)
Clear Internet History at the same tab
Try temporarily disabling anti-virus and firewall applications
From the Advanced tab (also for Internet Options) click the "Restore
Defaults" button.

 

[PattiChati]

It is several websites, but not all websites.

Is it just this one website? Or any website?

For example, try to download Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition at
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

Note: Scroll down until you see the "Download Now" link.

----------------
Clear Internet Temporary Files (Go to Internet Options > General tab >
Delete Files button)
Clear Internet History at the same tab
Try temporarily disabling anti-virus and firewall applications
From the Advanced tab (also for Internet Options) click the "Restore
Defaults" button.

 

[Michael T.]

It is several websites, but not all websites.

Did you try all of these?

If yes, I would consider downloading Autoruns at
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Run this program and uncheck everything except userint.exe and Explorer.exe.

Reboot and check downloads again.

If still no joy, try creating another User Account (Control Panel > User
Accounts).

 

[Michael T.]

If yes, I would consider downloading Autoruns at
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Run this program and uncheck everything except userint.exe and
Explorer.exe.

Correction:

UNcheck everything in these sections ONLY.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS2\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run