er help what have i done!?

tinkerbell1978

i have obviously at some point changed something on my security settings or control panel thingy because all of a sudden i can no longer downlad any file ie the picture of my little boy that my mum emailed me and tried other stuff no hope comes up with some message saying unable to download due to secruity settings anyone's help is welcome as i have no idea what i am doin! help pleaseeeeeee! thanks!

yelac21271

take it you are talking about outlook express ??

tinkerbell1978

un everything outlook yahoo email tesco email cant even download a game off the net was testing to see if i could download anything and no nothing

EasilyAggravated

go into internet explorer. tools, internet options. click on advanced tab and click on restore defaults.
if that doesnt work what firewall are you using?

yelac21271

what firewall are you using?

what are your current security settings?

tinkerbell1978

am using windows firewall! thanks for helping guys! just checking if it works now i have set it back to restore defaults will let you know!

tinkerbell1978

tried to download the photo again and the same message:-
security alert
your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded

EasilyAggravated

i wouldnt use windows firewall. however you do so its time for another possible solution

To lower the security setting in Internet Explorer:

In the browser's Tools menu, select Internet Options.

In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab.

In the "Select a Web content zone" control, click the Internet icon.

In the "Security level for this zone" area, reset security to Medium.

Click OK.

tinkerbell1978

cheers! thanks sooooo much great help !!!!!! done sorted! will get my bro in law to change the firewall then if windows isnt v.good! thanks for help and advice everyone!!! i can sleep now lol!

EasilyAggravated

windows firewall has too many errors. its too lapse and easily broken into. personally id try something like zonealarm or if you can get a copy of mcafee's security suite (which is the dogs when it comes to pc protection in my opionion)