no download throughput

[stumped]

Whenever I do downloads I get the normal download window
(with the tranfering document icon)but no data has
actually transferred and eventually I get the window that
says my download has timed out. What browser, shell or DOS
setting do I have to toggle?
Vic

 

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

You may simply have a corrupt cache; create a new one as per the URL below:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers_8.htm#deltree

Otherwise, check out this (more detailed) FAQ:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers_8.htm#downloading