download problem

[Ian]

Hello
I'm trying to download a large file via my ISDN connection. The file will
take almost 4 hours and my internet connection drops after 2. when I redial
and try to download the rest of the file, it starts from the beginning
therefore making it impossible for me to download the whole file. Why isn't
the download picking up where it left off?

Is it because I am downloaded from a website where there are multiple
servers and users trying the same download at the same time?

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

How are you downloading the file - via Internet Explorer. If so you may like to try a download manager - www.ggogle.com

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


| Hello
| I'm trying to download a large file via my ISDN connection. The file will
| take almost 4 hours and my internet connection drops after 2. when I redial
| and try to download the rest of the file, it starts from the beginning
| therefore making it impossible for me to download the whole file. Why isn't
| the download picking up where it left off?
|
| Is it because I am downloaded from a website where there are multiple
| servers and users trying the same download at the same time?
|
|
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| Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
| Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
| Version: 6.0.662 / Virus Database: 425 - Release Date: 20/04/2004
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[MAP]

-----Original Message-----
Hello
I'm trying to download a large file via my ISDN connection. The file will
take almost 4 hours and my internet connection drops after 2. when I redial
and try to download the rest of the file, it starts from the beginning
therefore making it impossible for me to download the whole file. Why isn't
the download picking up where it left off?

Is it because I am downloaded from a website where there are multiple
servers and users trying the same download at the same time?


---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.662 / Virus Database: 425 - Release Date: 20/04/2004


.

You need a download manager to pick up where you left off
from a broken connection.Try this one

www.getright.com

 

[Alex Nichol]

I'm trying to download a large file via my ISDN connection. The file will
take almost 4 hours and my internet connection drops after 2. when I redial
and try to download the rest of the file, it starts from the beginning
therefore making it impossible for me to download the whole file. Why isn't
the download picking up where it left off?

Is it because I am downloaded from a website where there are multiple
servers and users trying the same download at the same time?

See if there is an FTP server and use an FTP program to download - eg
WinFTP; CuteFTP; FTPExplorer

Good FTP servers usually provide for restarts - HTTP ones usually do not

 

[TJP 2004]

www.getright.com

This will sort you out, it dosen't mind how many times you lose the
connection ! It just keeps appending to the original download until you have
the complete item.