Unable to download large files

[artkaye]

For the past few days,for some reason I am unable to download large files, usually anything over 30-40mbs. What should I do.

I am on broadband DSL. My OS is XP SP 2.

[Steve R Jones]

What happens/doesn't happen when you try

[Train]

When was the last time you cleaned out the Temp internet folder?

[artkaye]

Hi, Jones,
When I download the file, about halfway through, the connection shuts down. When I restart, the download sometimes continues but the downloaded file is corrupted. I have installed Connection Keeper but that has not helped. I use Firefox with Download Statusbar which indicates the absence of the connection.

Hi Train,
I use CCleaner . Which of the following should I clean out:
- Cookies
-Download History
-Internet Cache
-Internet History
-Saved Form Information?

Where is the location of the Temp internet folder?
Thanks for your time.

[Train]

The Internet Cache listing in CCleaner is the Temp internet folder.

The TIF is located at:
C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5
And the Local Settings folder is a hidden folder.

[fink]

I've read a number of complaints recently that Norton a/v is interfering with downloads. Are you using Norton?

Try temp disabling whichever a/v you use and see if that makes a difference.

[artkaye]

I have used CCleaner but when I attempted downloading of Avira Update of 30MB it stalled. I am using DownThemAll; it also stalled but I pauses and resumed. At 26&#37; it stopped again. I will resume as many times as possible and find out later whether the download would not be corrupted. Let's wait and see. Is there anything more I can do?

[Train]

Avira fromm here?
http://download.cnet.com/Avira-AntiV...dlPid=11012914

And you could be infected and that is what is stopping the avira download.

[artkaye]

Thanks, Train,

I have been able to update Avira. I guessed the problem to be coming from the internet connection so I installed Free Download Manager.

I was able to download the update for manual installation. FDM is a great dowmload manager and large files are no more a problem.

Nevertheless, I am scanning my system with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SUPER AntiSpyware and then with Dr. Web CureIt

Thanks, I think the matter is resolved.

[Train]

I suggest, read here: http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...d.php?t=167915, and start new topic here: http://discussions.virtualdr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71