Dowloand File Fails in Internet Explorer

[VManes]

For some time now, I cannot dowload files in IE 6. When I click a link to a
file download, the Open/Save window comes up. If I choose save, and select
a location and filename, the download window then freezes, as does the
browser. I can still close the download and with it the browser by exiting
normally (don't need Task Manager to kill them).

Funny thing, if I opt to Open the file from it's web location (particularly
handy if it's a zip file), I can successfully open the file.

I suspect this all started after installing update: Cumulative Security
Update for Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (KB832894), which is reported
to cause various problems with other apps connectivity. But I've done too
much other installation to feel I can safely do a rollback to before that
installation.

System: WinXP Pro, Norton AV 2003, IE 6.0.2800 SP1. ZoneAlarm Basic

Thoughts? Suggestions? oh yeah, dowloads with Mozilla work ok.

Val

 

[Guest]

Looks like your using zonealram as a firewall. When downloading files you sometime need to shut down the firewall or it can cause the error you are talking about. I use BlackIce Defender (cable modem always on) and I sometimes run into the same problem.

 

[VManes]

Thanks,
I thought of that - even with ZA, popup stopper, Norton AV all off, the
problem persists in IExplorer.
Val
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Looks like your using zonealram as a firewall. When downloading files you
sometime need to shut down the firewall or it can cause the error you are
talking about. I use BlackIce Defender (cable modem always on) and I
sometimes run into the same problem.

 

[roger]

Hi VManes,

Consider reinstalling IE:


Copy and paste the following line to the Start > Run prompt, it will
try to reinstall IE and the routine will need the XP CD.

rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %systemroot%\inf\ie.inf

Alternatively, the routine will ask for diverse files, go to a command
prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and type
dir name_of_file_needed /s (Example dir iesinfo5.ins /s)
This will tell you the location of the file, browse to that path and
click retry.
You will have to do this for 5 or 6 files, which can be bothersome.
But it can also be reinstalled without the CD. And useful to retain
the updated features.

Good luck

 

[VManes]

Roger,
Thanks for the reinstall info. Sounds like fun thing to while away the
weekend. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Val

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Hi VManes,

Consider reinstalling IE:


Copy and paste the following line to the Start > Run prompt, it will
try to reinstall IE and the routine will need the XP CD.

<<big snip>>

 

[roger]

Hi Val,

You're welcome
Let us know how it turns out.

 

[VManes]

Roger,
Did a reinstall of IE, no change - still can't save download files (but can
open them!)

Funny thing, this appears to only be a problem for my main user account -
other user accounts on the PC can save downloads.

Curiouser and Curiouser.

Val

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Bringing you BeadWizard Design Software
www.beadwizard.com
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Practice safe eating -- always use condiments.
***************************

Hi VManes,

Consider reinstalling IE:


Copy and paste the following line to the Start > Run prompt, it will
try to reinstall IE and the routine will need the XP CD.

rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection %systemroot%\inf\ie.inf

Alternatively, the routine will ask for diverse files, go to a command
prompt (Start > Run > cmd) and type
dir name_of_file_needed /s (Example dir iesinfo5.ins /s)
This will tell you the location of the file, browse to that path and
click retry.
You will have to do this for 5 or 6 files, which can be bothersome.
But it can also be reinstalled without the CD. And useful to retain
the updated features.

Good luck

 

[roger]

Hi Val,

Thanks for the feedback.
I'm sorry the problem was not solved :-(

Might it be a corrupted user account?
Have you cleaned your temporal folders?

Indeed, curioser and curioser!

 

[agaredo]

I had the same problem. It occurs when you download a file to a
network folder and then the next time you try to download, the network
folder is no longer available. The fix is simple; edit your windows
registry and blank-out the download reference to the network folder:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download
Directory