having problem downloading

Discussion in 'Software' started by mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010.

  1. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    dell demmension 2400
    pent 4 2.8
    2 gigs of ram
    sp3
    xp home
    just had fresh install , now when you go to download anything it is in a binary folder which is sent to documents to,the download folder . than it can be opened ( installed or viewed ):confused
    why ?
     
    mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Try downloading a file to the desktop and when downloading dont choose Run but Save, try this app HERE as a test.

    Then if it will not run to install, then please give us the full error message?

    Also what security software have you got installed, disable it to test, also boot to Safe Mode with Networking (F8 at boot) and try to download same file and see if that works.

    Are you using any download manager application and also what Browser you using to download files? if IE try Firefox, if Firefox try IE.
     
    DavidGP, Sep 25, 2010
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  3. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    on firefox .have ccleaner installed already. that's the funny part am not getting an error message and MSE on security . will try to save to desk top and see if it will work
    thks halo
     
    mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010
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  4. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    went to piriform . tried to re install ccleaner
    got same message
    this is what the box says
    opening ccset up 235-slim.exe
    you have chosen to open
    which is a binary file from http://piriform
    would you like to save file
    save file cancel
    now it is sent to my docs in the download folder , which i can install from there
    this happens with anything that is tried to download :confused
    can not save to desk top
     
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2010
    mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010
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  5. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    That's because you did not indicate where you want downloads save. The default is my documents; unless you change it, every thing gets downloaded to that place.

    In FF (3.6.10), you click on Tools/Options then the General tab. In the middle of the box there is a download section. This allows you to change where you want things downloaded.
     
    plodr, Sep 25, 2010
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  6. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    tried what you said . set it for program file and still show binary file
    thanks
     
    mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010
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  7. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Did you try and download with IE and the link to Ccleaner wasnt for you to install as a needed application but just I had it in my list of apps to link too as a test.
     
    DavidGP, Sep 25, 2010
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  8. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    that was correct it was just a test to see if it could be down loaded but am on firefox i changed the download location from my docs to program file in my computer and still got the binary that was suggested by someone else . i did not do the install was done by someone else --this problem is on my mothers computer
     
    mfinnt, Sep 25, 2010
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  9. The Shadow

    The Shadow Specialist

    When setting that download location.....navigate all the way up to "Desktop" and then SAVE the setting.
    There is no option to save a file as a Program file.
    That would be a disaster, if the file was a Word Doc or a PDF File.

    Close and restart Firefox and you should always get your Saved Downloads on your desktop regardless of the file type. That's much handier than having them stuck away in some obscure folder somewhere.

    When I install Firefox on a customer's PC, I always set it up that way.
    I also install a series of 'Tweaks' to speed it up.

    Resist the temptation to install 'Tool Bars' on your browser. They take up valuable resources and can be security loopholes. Just say "NO" to toolbars.

    Good Luck,
    the Shadow :cool
     
    The Shadow, Sep 25, 2010
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  10. mfinnt

    mfinnt Private E-2

    sorry to say she hates firefox , due to the woman is 84 years old
    but when i uninstall firefox and import all her sites ; will she still get this binary folder download . it should say
    download or save to in IE 8 and the change in settings to program file didn't take
    she is very frustrated . she deals with humana alot . sorry if i missed spelled that or did i
    thanks people for all the help
    i did not do the re install of her OS she paid for someone to do this
     
    Last edited: Sep 26, 2010
    mfinnt, Sep 26, 2010
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