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Can't download certain file types on any browser
Hello all!
I recently re-installed Windows 7 Ultimate x64.
When the installation finished, my drivers updated automatically and I had access to the internet.
Before installing any programs or updates, I accessed the internet via Internet Explorer. I then went to "http://store.steampowered.com/" to download the Steam client. Clicking "Install Steam Now", the "Save As" dialog appeared and I tried to save "SteamInstall.msi" to my desktop. The download started, but stalled. I tried again, changing the save directory to another folder, and then directly to my "C:" drive. Both alternatives failed. The download stalled indefinitely.
I then downloaded Google Chrome (figuring it was a browser problem), but the issue persisted. I noticed that certain files download at great speeds (I have FiOS), but others stall -- mostly .exe and .msi files. The files will download, for example, "3.3/8.4 MB", then stall. Interestingly, the .dmg and .deb files on the Steam website download without a problem. It's the .exe that won't download.
Other files from sourceforge, such as VideoLan, won't download, but the .7z and .zip versions will.
The behavior is inconsistent. I've downloaded the Nvidia drivers (.exe), but other times downloads will stall.
I have no problem installing files, just this download problem.