earlier when i brought my computer i was able to download anythings that i want from the internet and now when i download its say that my setting doesnt permit me to.i didnt set any things for the setting.whats wrong
2006-07-07 22:05:53 · 13 answers · asked by payet1986 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Did you update to Internet Explorer 7? Please respond. Internet Explorer 7 has a new safety measure for downloads.
Please give the specificatons of your computer:
-operating system
-Web browser
-any updates downloaded
2006-07-07 22:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There can be a lot of things going on here, firewalls, internet security settings, policy or corrupt profile, virus etc.. I would suggest always start with the obvious
1.)Can you download anything at all, text files, wav files, mp3's, video etc..?
2.)Run antivirus and Spyware programs
3.)Can you download but to a different folder then you normally do?
4.)Turn internet security to low (ONLY FOR A MOMENT) and turn off firewall (ONLY FOR A MOMENT) if it works then the problem is in those and you can turn them back on. Keep in mind today there are often numerous firewalls. On my computer Windows XP has one and McAffee has one and the router I am using has one. So you will need to look at all of them.
By doing these steps your isolating the problem.
2006-07-08 05:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Johnny Swinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out your firewall settings. If you installed some anti-virus programs like Norton or a Zone Alarm firewall might mess with your internet settings for a while. Check out individual sites for information on changing the settings.
2006-07-08 05:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by confuzzled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you check the security settings in the IE options (if it's related to brower download)? If it's set to high security , you can change it back to Medium as a standard.
If you are having problem with FTP, maybe you should check you firewall settings (if you have any installed).
2006-07-08 05:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to turn off or at least turn down your security settings in Internet Explorer or Firefox. This is what is preventing you from downloading files from the net. Good Luck!
2006-07-08 05:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A software update is blocking you downloading. turn off your firewalls in internet settings. the fact that you can ask this question means you can down/upload
2006-07-08 05:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the firewall settings and the anti-virus.
2006-07-08 05:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by Spinywolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your firewall, check your settings and try setting them at medium.
2006-07-08 05:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by answergirly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to internrt options
2006-07-08 05:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by mirchi girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be u update ur OS or ur system security patchs , or may be install firewalls such as ZoneAlarm in ur system.
2006-07-08 05:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by cancelhackers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋