Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet

Plasma89 · 04-07-2007, 06:39 PM

Hi I recently bought a new laptop and ever since I got it I have had problems downloading and streaming files, what happens is that they just stop half way through.

I have tried getting a download manager but this did not work as not all sites support the pausing of downloads, I have also tried using Opera and Internet Explorer to check whether it was just a problem with firefox however neither of these have worked either.

I know it is not a problem with my internet connection because my desktop pc can stream and download files fine.

Any help on this problem will be greatly appreciated.

90xjoeyx06 · 04-07-2007, 06:43 PM

ok it could be to do with somthing on your internet connection 2 questions what are you using to connect to the internet and also what anti virus/spy ware you using and the last time you ran a scan also last question has it been an ongoing problem or just come up recently

Plasma89 · 04-07-2007, 06:51 PM

I'm using a router to share my internet connection but I don't think it is a problem with my connection because my desktop pc downloads and streams fine.

My anti virus software is Avast!, spyware is Ad-Aware I haven't run a scan yet because I've only had this laptop a couple of weeks, I'll go run both now.

Problems been here since getting it so ongoing.

90xjoeyx06 · 04-07-2007, 06:57 PM

ok well your spyware is very good may i sugest gettin AVG as an antivirus extermly good its also free if you run an antivirus with AVG and see what happens then let me know also you say you have never ran a scan how long has the laptop been connected to teh internet to be save you should run an anti virus every night / morning just to be safe same with spyware

90xjoeyx06 · 04-07-2007, 07:02 PM

also click the link below and follow the instructions it might be malware or spyware or a virus dont mean to alarm you but better safe than sorry

http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...sting-log.html

also follow the instructions for

Plasma89 · 04-07-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 90xjoeyx06

ok well your spyware is very good may i sugest gettin AVG as an antivirus extermly good its also free if you run an antivirus with AVG and see what happens then let me know also you say you have never ran a scan how long has the laptop been connected to teh internet to be save you should run an anti virus every night / morning just to be safe same with spyware

My laptop has been connected to the internet for aslong as I have had it so a couple of weeks.

I don't like AVG I've had it before, I use Avast! because I've never had any problems with it unlike when I used to have Norton *shudders*

90xjoeyx06 · 04-07-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasma89

My laptop has been connected to the internet for aslong as I have had it so a couple of weeks.

I don't like AVG I've had it before, I use Avast! because I've never had any problems with it unlike when I used to have Norton *shudders*

ok thats quite bad you must aways run an anti virus scan at least ervery couple of days same with the spyware please click the link below and get directed to the malware/antivirus protection (5 steps solution)

http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...sting-log.html

04-07-2007, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Plasma89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet Hi I recently bought a new laptop and ever since I got it I have had problems downloading and streaming files, what happens is that they just stop half way through. I have tried getting a download manager but this did not work as not all sites support the pausing of downloads, I have also tried using Opera and Internet Explorer to check whether it was just a problem with firefox however neither of these have worked either. I know it is not a problem with my internet connection because my desktop pc can stream and download files fine. Any help on this problem will be greatly appreciated.

04-07-2007, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
90xjoeyx06 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: liverpool, uk Posts: 147 OS: xp pro + Vista My System	Re: Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet ok it could be to do with somthing on your internet connection 2 questions what are you using to connect to the internet and also what anti virus/spy ware you using and the last time you ran a scan also last question has it been an ongoing problem or just come up recently __________________ -Studying for MCSE -3 PC Setup- -TSF User- -Microsoft enthusiast -

04-07-2007, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Plasma89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet I'm using a router to share my internet connection but I don't think it is a problem with my connection because my desktop pc downloads and streams fine. My anti virus software is Avast!, spyware is Ad-Aware I haven't run a scan yet because I've only had this laptop a couple of weeks, I'll go run both now. Problems been here since getting it so ongoing.

04-07-2007, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
90xjoeyx06 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: liverpool, uk Posts: 147 OS: xp pro + Vista My System	Re: Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet ok well your spyware is very good may i sugest gettin AVG as an antivirus extermly good its also free if you run an antivirus with AVG and see what happens then let me know also you say you have never ran a scan how long has the laptop been connected to teh internet to be save you should run an anti virus every night / morning just to be safe same with spyware __________________ -Studying for MCSE -3 PC Setup- -TSF User- -Microsoft enthusiast -

04-07-2007, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
90xjoeyx06 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: liverpool, uk Posts: 147 OS: xp pro + Vista My System	Re: Problems downloading and streaming files from the Internet also click the link below and follow the instructions it might be malware or spyware or a virus dont mean to alarm you but better safe than sorry http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...sting-log.html also follow the instructions for __________________ -Studying for MCSE -3 PC Setup- -TSF User- -Microsoft enthusiast -