Certain files blocked...

wake · 06-10-2006, 10:05 AM

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Hello to all,

Windows 98SE question:

I am using dial-up at home until ADSL (or something better) comes to my area.
I have the Portable Ffox browser on my flash drive and I Take it back and forth to work with me. I have noticed that I cannot download certain files when I am home... I can't update Java or Macromedia when I go to the sites for them and click download nothing happens and eventually it times out. Any PDF files I try to get come up "This file has been blocked".

I went to my modem company's website to update my drivers and when I CLicked on the final link to download, I got a "This file is blocked" message in the window. Same thing for PDF files for my modem data sheet and user manual.

I can take the same browser to work and get all the stuff that was "blocked" at my home connection.

I ASKed one of the tech guys at work and he thinks there is something set wrong on my home computer in the 98SE settings.

Anybody have any ideas? I have gone to a few internet shops in the area that still use Win98 and have no trouble downloading these same files.

Hope someone can help,

wake

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Geekgirl · 06-11-2006, 06:47 PM

Run the System File Checker

Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:

sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized)

This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. You will need your Windows cd.

wake · 06-12-2006, 04:11 AM

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Hello Gg,

Thanks for the info. I did as you suggested and no files were found bad.

I continue to be able to download mp3 and jpg and others but cannot get flash player or java. I can't get PDF files for Adobe and I have the Adobe Reader installed. The all come up -->

THIS OBJECT HAS BEEN BLOCKED

Anything else I can check?

w.

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Geekgirl · 06-12-2006, 08:09 AM

Are you using any firewall like Zone Alarm or Norton Security Suite, check your settings.

Look over this link for recommended firewll settings.

wake · 06-15-2006, 07:01 PM

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THANKS VERY MUCH GG... ANOTHER HAPPY USER THANKS TO YOU!!!

w.

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Geekgirl · 06-15-2006, 07:22 PM

Glad to hear it, stop back again

This thread will be closed. The original poster has stated that he/she is not needing additional assistance. If you need this thread re-opened please pm a moderator.

06-10-2006, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
wake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17 OS: xp	Certain files blocked... . Hello to all, Windows 98SE question: I am using dial-up at home until ADSL (or something better) comes to my area. I have the Portable Ffox browser on my flash drive and I Take it back and forth to work with me. I have noticed that I cannot download certain files when I am home... I can't update Java or Macromedia when I go to the sites for them and click download nothing happens and eventually it times out. Any PDF files I try to get come up "This file has been blocked". I went to my modem company's website to update my drivers and when I CLicked on the final link to download, I got a "This file is blocked" message in the window. Same thing for PDF files for my modem data sheet and user manual. I can take the same browser to work and get all the stuff that was "blocked" at my home connection. I ASKed one of the tech guys at work and he thinks there is something set wrong on my home computer in the 98SE settings. Anybody have any ideas? I have gone to a few internet shops in the area that still use Win98 and have no trouble downloading these same files. Hope someone can help, wake ~

06-11-2006, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,183 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Run the System File Checker Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in: sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized) This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. You will need your Windows cd. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-12-2006, 04:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
wake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17 OS: xp	probs with downloading . Hello Gg, Thanks for the info. I did as you suggested and no files were found bad. I continue to be able to download mp3 and jpg and others but cannot get flash player or java. I can't get PDF files for Adobe and I have the Adobe Reader installed. The all come up --> THIS OBJECT HAS BEEN BLOCKED Anything else I can check? w. ~ Last edited by wake; 06-12-2006 at 04:14 AM. Reason: additional info

06-12-2006, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,183 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Are you using any firewall like Zone Alarm or Norton Security Suite, check your settings. Look over this link for recommended firewll settings. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-15-2006, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,183 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Glad to hear it, stop back again This thread will be closed. The original poster has stated that he/she is not needing additional assistance. If you need this thread re-opened please pm a moderator. __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

06-15-2006, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
wake Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17 OS: xp	. THANKS VERY MUCH GG... ANOTHER HAPPY USER THANKS TO YOU!!! w. ~