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    Everything I download is corrupt

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by enjoikr3w, May 15, 2009.

  1. enjoikr3w

    enjoikr3w Newbie

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    It seems as if every large file I download is corrupt. I know the original files are working fine since they download with no problem on my other computer. I just cannot figure out what is causing this and it is making me absolutely FURIOUS!! I have searched all over the net and I cant find a solution.

    My computer is a brand new sager np5793 with windows vista 64 bit.

    Can someone here help me? I will provide whatever information you need.
     
    enjoikr3w, May 15, 2009
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  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    What kinds of files are these? How are you downloading them?
     
    pixelot, May 15, 2009
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  3. enjoikr3w

    enjoikr3w Newbie

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    rar, zip, exe files so far are the only ones that have given me trouble. I have tried downloading them through firefox, chrome, and IE. I've tried disabling my firewall and this did not help any either.
     
    enjoikr3w, May 15, 2009
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  4. enjoikr3w

    enjoikr3w Newbie

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    UPDATE
    I tried downloading the same file with a download manager (flashget) and it worked. Don't know if this helps.
     
    enjoikr3w, May 15, 2009
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  5. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    might be that u drop internet connection that happened to me . file will show as complete then i try to install and it said corrupted file plz retry download
     
    -L1GHTGAM3R-, May 15, 2009
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  6. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    And you try to open the archives and they won't open?
     
    pixelot, May 15, 2009
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  7. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can you post your packet loss, error rate.etc and all the important WIFI adapter information on here?
     
    jackluo923, May 15, 2009
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  8. enjoikr3w

    enjoikr3w Newbie

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    The file downloads with no problem at all and everything looks fine. It's just whenever I open it and try to install or unzip the file that I get the errors. It's usually a tiny portion of the file that gets corrupt and it ruins the whole process.

    @jackluo923
    My wifi adapter is a Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN. I don't know how to find my packet loss, error rate info.
     
    enjoikr3w, May 15, 2009
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  9. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    are you SURE that whatever program you are using to open up downloads is good??
     
    newsposter, May 16, 2009
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