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    Download Problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by acsamples79, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. acsamples79

    acsamples79 Newbie

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    Whats up guys, i got my M14X in about a week ago, ever since ive had it, everytime i try to download drivers,files,programs,etc. it will immediately say "the internet has stopped working" shut down and restart Internet Explorer, it only does it when i try to download stuff, im trying to get my Push2Tv2000 working but i cant download any drivers, any thoughts?

    thanks
     
    acsamples79, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. SpectatorZero

    SpectatorZero Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have you tried using a different browser such as Firefox to download? There could be malware on your machine.
     
    SpectatorZero, Jul 7, 2011
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  3. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    Sometime it can be cause by your modem, try restart it by disconnect and wait few second before re-connect it again.

    Also like Spectator said try different browser, for me I dont like IE as it will slow the computer down, so I use Google Chrome instead as it is unbelievably fast.

    And if you can use other antivirus program rather than the useless McAfee, personally I use Kaspersky Internet Security 2011, but you can also use the Microsoft Security Essential as it is free to use and seem to do the same thing and quite effective as the premium/paid antivirus.
     
    CGSDR, Jul 7, 2011
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  4. KSSR1211

    KSSR1211 Notebook Evangelist

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    You may have a case of malware on your computer. It does this so you cannot download a fix to get rid of it.

    Do you have any new icons on your desktop or taskbar? Or does it seem to be a antivirus program trying to protect you?

    You might give this tread a try.

    Security and Anti-Virus Software
     
    KSSR1211, Jul 9, 2011
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