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Problem downloading files to desktop

Been trying to download some footie clips to the desktop. The file icon appears on the desktop for a second or so and then disappears so I can't open the files. Any ideas?

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,620 Forumite
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    which operating system are you using.any pop-up blockers yu use or google toolbar ??
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  • Westender
    Westender Posts: 21 Forumite
    Browntoa wrote:
    which operating system are you using.any pop-up blockers yu use or google toolbar ??


    Running xp pro and have spyware gaurd.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,620 Forumite
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    take it you have an "admin" user profile ??
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