can't download files

nic58

closed wrote: »

do it from control panel, internet options then

What virus scanner are you using

malaware and microsoft

nic58

closed wrote: »

do it from control panel, internet options then

What virus scanner are you using

won't open internet options, just flashes.

closed

Start in safe mode, F8 at boot, and try it again.

malwarebyes and microsoft security essentials? Have you done an update and scan?

If you have access to another pc, download firefox (and malwarebytes if you dont have it), and install it on this pc and do a scan,

busenbust

busenbust wrote: »

Same problems with downloads when using FF or Opera?

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nic58

busenbust wrote: »

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just downloaded firefox...dont have opera.
Done a full system scan..nothing.
Will try the safe mode option.
sorry to be a pain;)

busenbust

nic58 wrote: »

just downloaded firefox...dont have opera.
Done a full system scan..nothing.
Will try the safe mode option.
sorry to be a pain;)

Never a problem; was just trying to rule out any potential issue with IE - which I refuse to use anyhow

NiVZ

Sorry should have been more specific. The key is:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER

Once you've clicked the [+] next to INTERNET EXPLORER in the tree view you need to click to on the INTERNET EXPLORER folder itself on the left hand side window to select it. Once it's highlighted in blue look for the 'Download Directory' string value in the right hand window

NiVZ

nic58

I installed ie 8, and the font was too small, so I tried to uninstall it, but of course it would only go so far.
Do you think it's because I uninstalled a part of it?
If so, how would I go about reinstalling?

nic58

NiVZ wrote: »

Sorry should have been more specific. The key is:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER

Once you've clicked the [+] next to INTERNET EXPLORER in the tree view you need to click to on the INTERNET EXPLORER folder itself on the left hand side window to select it. Once it's highlighted in blue look for the 'Download Directory' string value in the right hand window

NiVZ

This is what comes up in the right hand window.
Default
build
customised version
integrated browser
mk enabled
No3d border
Phishing filter
smart dithering
version
W2k version

debitcardmayhem

The registry entry for IE8 should be here -
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
on the right pane there should be Download Directory (its on the top level ie above)