Downloading files in windows 7. Major error


  1. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 RTM X64
       #1

    Downloading files in windows 7. Major error


    For some strange reason today, whenever i download a file from the internet, it finishes but the download box automatically dissapears and the file doesn't show in the place i asked it to save.

    Ive tried several different files, and have also tried using firefox instead of IE8.

    Anyone know whats gone wrong?
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  2. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 RTM X64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    tried re-enabling windows defender and it says:

    the system, cannot find the path specified.

    Think, windows defender corruption has caused this problem, How can i reinstall in windows 7?
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    May be a firewall setting. For a test, switch the firewall off and try then.
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  4. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 RTM X64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    have disabled KIS 2010. closed IE opened again, tried a download same thing.

    The download cmpletes, but the download complete box automatically dissapears. no sign of the file in the saved location either :s.

    My windows defender folder contains only one file. I think this could be the problem?
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  5. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 RTM X64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Firefx downloads now work, IE don't?

    Have done the apply default settings in IE8 too
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  6. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 RTM X64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Turned of smartscreen filter, and everything is back working :)
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  7. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #7

    Good.
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