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    Download issues

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by spartanpredator, Sep 19, 2006.

  1. spartanpredator

    spartanpredator Notebook Consultant

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    I'm trying to download my new video drivers, but for some reason my download keep stopping over and over again. Why is it doing this and how can I fix it? Thanks!
     
    spartanpredator, Sep 19, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    What drivers? What website? Are you using IE or FF or another browser? Are you using a download manager? Can you download successfully from other sites?
     
    kegobeer, Sep 19, 2006
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    drumfu super modfu

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    put the bong down and walk away, just walk away
     
    drumfu, Sep 19, 2006
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  4. spartanpredator

    spartanpredator Notebook Consultant

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    Nevermind. It finally came through.
     
    spartanpredator, Sep 19, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Very nice. ;) Thanks for the good laugh, drumfu.
     
    kegobeer, Sep 19, 2006
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    spartanpredator Notebook Consultant

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    OK! Problem is back on! I'm trying to download from NVidia.com, using IE, I'm not using a download manager, I can only sometimes download from other sites without it stopping. What's going on?
     
    spartanpredator, Sep 19, 2006
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Have you tried using Firefox? it might be your browser or something there.

    www.getfirefox.com

    If Firefox works, then its a setting or issue in IE..
     
    nickspohn, Sep 20, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If neither browser works, check your firewall settings. Try using a different computer to isolate the problem further.
     
    kegobeer, Sep 20, 2006
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    Chump Notebook Enthusiast

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    How large is the file?

    Try connecting directly to the router to see if the problem still occurs. if it does your router might be dropping packets. if it doesnt sounds like possbile wireless interferance
     
    Chump, Sep 20, 2006
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