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    Problem installing/ extracting downloaded software, need help!!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Magihyren, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. Magihyren

    Magihyren Newbie

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    I keep getting this error when I try to open something I finished downloading:
    "Extracting file failed. It is most likely caused by low memory (low disk space for swapping file) or corrupted Cabinet file." is what I get when i try to open windows media player 11 and several others.
    I also get this when I try to open nvidia display drivers:
    "The contents of this file cannot be unpacked. The executable you are attempting to run has been corrupted. Please obtain another copy of the file, verify its integrty, and try again."
    any ideas? thanks.
     
    Magihyren, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    It sounds like your downloads are getting corrupted. Are you using any sort of download manager? Have you tried downloading from another computer?
     
    kegobeer, Sep 15, 2006
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    could be running out of disk space, temp directory full, corrupted pagefile ...

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 15, 2006
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