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    program download problems.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Wesley Howard, Nov 30, 2008.

  1. Wesley Howard

    Wesley Howard Notebook Enthusiast

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    For a time now, my computer has been having problems reading downloaded software, i.e. Adobe flash player, limewire, etc. While or during the download process, a window pops up and tells me that the program file is unreadable. I'm currently running with Vista. If this is a Vista issue or my computer, i don't know which.

    Any insights? Thanks.
     
    Wesley Howard, Nov 30, 2008
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    Have you try runing Memorey Checker

    also are you useing any download manger?
     
    andyasselin, Nov 30, 2008
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    or you have faulty Internet connection , What kind of Internet Connection you have ?
     
    vinumsv, Nov 30, 2008
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  4. Wesley Howard

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    No, I am not running Memory Checker and no, I am not using any download manager.

    No faulty Internet connection. I'm running on AVSL, fiber connection.
     
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    hmm Then just run

    Code: 
    sfc /scannow
     
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    What does that function do?

    Here is what the pop up window reads:

    This is what pops up when I simply try to open the installer program for Adobe flash player.
     
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    the above command command will check for any corrupt system files in your system and replace if needed .

    Try a difference source to download the Flash Player like Download.com , Filehippo.com and so on

    also use a Download Manager like Download Them All ( Firefox Plugin ) , Orbit ....
     
    vinumsv, Nov 30, 2008
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    I have done all you recommended and still no success. I read the other day that a NCRC problem may also be caused by file I previously loaded. The downloaded file is supposedly interfering with the NCRC. Possibility?
     
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    NCRC is nothing but No Cyclic Redundancy Check or simple a error correction mechanisms which is used to check the integrity of the file .

    thats what i said use a third party download manager or clear your temp internet folder and see
     
    vinumsv, Dec 1, 2008
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  10. Wesley Howard

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    I'm assuming that NCRC is a built in tool that is uninstallable yes?
     
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    No mate :D its just a error checking routine built into the package :rolleyes:
     
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    Ah. I appreciate all the help your providing, but the thing just wont read. Any other angles to attack this problem?
     
    Wesley Howard, Dec 1, 2008
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    Yeah, now I have a whole new problem. Before I was able to download programs to my computer, but simply not open them. Now my computer won't even try saving the files. It says the files are unreadable.
     
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    I'll give it a try when I get home. Thanks!
     
    Wesley Howard, Dec 3, 2008
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