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    Angry Download problems

    Lately, whenever I try to download a file or program (yahoo spyware) The
    computer just won't start the download. I got one message dealing with
    active x control settings. Can anyone suggest a fix or setting I need to change?

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    Quote Originally Posted by icmor View Post
    Lately, whenever I try to download a file or program (yahoo spyware) The
    computer just won't start the download. I got one message dealing with
    active x control settings. Can anyone suggest a fix or setting I need to change?
    Dear icmor,

    If you're using IE, go to Tools, Internet Options, Secuirty Custom Level and you can enable this feature.

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    If the above idea doesn't solve your problem, try clicking Tools-Reset Web Settings...
    This will reset your Internet Explorer setting back to their initial state and hopefully allow for downloads.

    If that doesn't fix it, perhaps you have a popup blocker and it won't allow a new window to open with the download link.

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    download issues

    Yesterday I spent 1 1/2 hrs on the phone with tech support at ATT.Yahoo. We tried resetting to default settings, shut off firewall,
    allowed pop-ups, deleted yahoo's spyware and popup blocker. turned off the computer, and then tried again. The computer would not allow me to
    download the security programs from yahoo. So now I have no virus software, spyware, or popup blocker!
    I also put a new cd-rom in the drive to load a new program for my new mp3 player. The computer won't even let me install that!
    I did have an issue in August. My power supply went down. It had enough power to run the fan only. I've replaced the power supply and got a notice about improper shutdown. It asked if I wanted to use the last startup that worked properly, the computer loaded up and has worked since. Until I've tried to do program downloads. Do I have a software problem?

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    What OS are you using ? In Windows XP, logged in with administrative rites to install programs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MedicLINK View Post
    If the above idea doesn't solve your problem, try clicking Tools-Reset Web Settings...
    This will reset your Internet Explorer setting back to their initial state and hopefully allow for downloads.

    If that doesn't fix it, perhaps you have a popup blocker and it won't allow a new window to open with the download link.
    or in tools internet options advanced enable install on demand.
    http://www.optispares.btinternet.co.uk

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    I am using xp install on demand is enabled.
    Please explain about administrative rights. I didn't know there were any "special" accesses on a home personal computer.

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    go here

    Quote Originally Posted by icmor View Post
    I am using xp install on demand is enabled.
    Please explain about administrative rights. I didn't know there were any "special" accesses on a home personal computer.
    https://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/.../accounts.mspx
    if you do not have full administrative rights on your login you cannot install any progs.
    http://www.optispares.btinternet.co.uk

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    I do remember that when I had the power supply problem in August, I had to use my rescue disk. After the install, it asked me to register xp. Since I had already registered it when the computer was new, I declined. Is it because my xp software is not registered that I don't have adminisrative rights? This is the only reason I can think of.

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    Who is your internet service provider ? How do you log onto the internet, IE, Netscape, Verizon Yahoo, etc ?
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    Your pop-up blocker may be the culprit. When you click on the download also hold down the ctrl button on your keyboard and see if that allows the download.

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    Quote Originally Posted by icmor View Post
    Yesterday I spent 1 1/2 hrs on the phone with tech support at ATT.Yahoo. We tried resetting to default settings, shut off firewall,
    allowed pop-ups, deleted yahoo's spyware and popup blocker. turned off the computer, and then tried again. The computer would not allow me to
    download the security programs from yahoo. So now I have no virus software, spyware, or popup blocker!
    I also put a new cd-rom in the drive to load a new program for my new mp3 player. The computer won't even let me install that!
    I did have an issue in August. My power supply went down. It had enough power to run the fan only. I've replaced the power supply and got a notice about improper shutdown. It asked if I wanted to use the last startup that worked properly, the computer loaded up and has worked since. Until I've tried to do program downloads. Do I have a software problem?
    You don't have that stupid Internet Explorer 7 do you?I have an employee that IE7 will not let him log onto his adelphia webmail, no matter what I do.
    Get Mozilla.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grubendol View Post
    It's times like these I"m glad I have a Mac ;)

    I read that at the last hackercon they have decided to start crafting special Mac viruses and trojans.Could be trouble for the blissfully unaware, thinking that Macs are immune.They mostly are now, but that seems to be changing.

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