[SOLVED] Firefox downloads won't work

Special2God · 10-17-2009, 05:33 AM

I just got firefox, and wanted to download some different utilities to my computer.
So I downloaded something and Firefox's download screen came up, but the download wouldn't start so I double clicked on it and it started.
But then after it was done downloading and I double clicked to run it, I got a windows error about not being able access the file. So I "opened containing folder" and unlocked it for windows to use. But then after double clicking it again I got second error about not being a valid win32 application.
So I downloaded same file with IE and everything did fine and the program installed.

Anyone got an idea of why this is happening?

p.s. I tried multiple .exe downloads with Firefox. Non worked.

TJ Belfiore · 10-17-2009, 02:39 PM

Hello,

What "different utilities" have you been downloading? Are these the same as the "multiple .exe downloads" at the end of your post?

How did you "unlock" the downloads for Windows?

If it's giving a Win32 error, I suggest going back to where ever you downloaded it previously and find a 32-bit version, it should give you a clue which is 32-bit and which is 64-bit - - - you want the 32-bit version.

Try right-clicking on your .exe and selecting "Run as Administrator" as well, this may give avail.

Special2God · 10-17-2009, 05:52 PM

The two references are the same and refer to files such as game demo/spywareblaster4/free firewall.
Also to unlock the file opposite clicking > properties > bottom of properties it will say something like
"this file came from another computer and might contain unsafe content"
And next to this there's a button to unlock the file.
Also the files I got were for windows xp 32 bit. (I'm very sure)

Thanks for the help

Special2God · 10-19-2009, 08:41 AM

I got my problem fixed by setting firefox to ask me were it want's to save the files through:
Tools> Options> Main Tab> "Always ask me were to save file"
I don't know why it works now, but it does.
TY

10-17-2009, 05:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Special2God Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 60 OS: XP Media Center Edition SP2 My System	[SOLVED] Firefox downloads won't work I just got firefox, and wanted to download some different utilities to my computer. So I downloaded something and Firefox's download screen came up, but the download wouldn't start so I double clicked on it and it started. But then after it was done downloading and I double clicked to run it, I got a windows error about not being able access the file. So I "opened containing folder" and unlocked it for windows to use. But then after double clicking it again I got second error about not being a valid win32 application. So I downloaded same file with IE and everything did fine and the program installed. Anyone got an idea of why this is happening? p.s. I tried multiple .exe downloads with Firefox. Non worked.

10-17-2009, 02:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJ Belfiore As you wish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 530 Posts: 3,498 OS: 7 x64, XP x32	Re: Firefox downloads won't work Hello, What "different utilities" have you been downloading? Are these the same as the "multiple .exe downloads" at the end of your post? How did you "unlock" the downloads for Windows? If it's giving a Win32 error, I suggest going back to where ever you downloaded it previously and find a 32-bit version, it should give you a clue which is 32-bit and which is 64-bit - - - you want the 32-bit version. Try right-clicking on your .exe and selecting "Run as Administrator" as well, this may give avail. __________________ Signature by TJ Belfiore

10-17-2009, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Special2God Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 60 OS: XP Media Center Edition SP2 My System	Re: Firefox downloads won't work The two references are the same and refer to files such as game demo/spywareblaster4/free firewall. Also to unlock the file opposite clicking > properties > bottom of properties it will say something like "this file came from another computer and might contain unsafe content" And next to this there's a button to unlock the file. Also the files I got were for windows xp 32 bit. (I'm very sure) Thanks for the help

10-19-2009, 08:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Special2God Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 60 OS: XP Media Center Edition SP2 My System	Re: Firefox downloads won't work I got my problem fixed by setting firefox to ask me were it want's to save the files through: Tools> Options> Main Tab> "Always ask me were to save file" I don't know why it works now, but it does. TY