Incorrect naming of downloaded files in IE and Chrome _exe _pdf _txt

[M980]

Downloading any file using IE 10 or Chrome causes a popup at the bottom of the window saying that the file could not be downloaded. I am given the options:

• retry
• cancel

If I hit "retry" the file immediately downloads. BUT the file's extension is messed up. The file downloaded has no extension. The form of the names is FILENAME_EXT. So I see:
something_pdf
something_exe
something_doc and so on.
I rename the file replacing the underscore "_" with a period "." and the file is usable.
Once again, I am totally lost.
Thank you.

 

[ThrashZone]

Try using Clean boot with ie,
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ation-conflicts-performing-clean-startup.html
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Also Use No Add-ons mode/ Click Start and type in the search box,
Internet explorer/ click on the suggestion or it’s located at,
Start/ All programs/ Accessories folder/ System tools folder.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1222-internet-explorer-reset.html

 

[A Guy]

I have actually seen instances of this before, but never a definitive fix. If the clean start ThrashZone suggested does not alter this behavior. Try booting to Safe Mode with Networking and see if the behavior still exists.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/69585-safe-mode.html

When did this behavior begin> Do you have a System Restore point from just before it began? That may be easiest.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

This does not completely apply, but worth a try

Error message when you download files by using Internet Explorer 9 from secure websites: "<filename> couldn

A Guy

 

[VistaKing]

Sounds like a ZeroAccess virus

Download both of the programs below and save it to your flash drive on a computer that could download

Farbar Recovery Scan Tool


64-Bit Version OS Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 <===== Download Link

Drag the FRST64.exe from the USB Flash Drive to your Desktop of the PC that can't download

Right click on FRST64.exe and choose

When the tool opens click Yes on the disclaimer window .

Press Scan button.

FRST will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the FRST.txt to file

   Note

The first time Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is run, it makes also another log Addition.txt

Please upload both logs in your reply.(FRST.txt and Addition.txt)

:note: FRST.txt and Addition.txt will be on the Desktop :note:

Farbar Service Scanner

Click here :ar: Farbar Service Scanner to DOWNLOAD

Save the FSS.exe to your USB Flash Drive

Drag the FSS.exe from the USB Flash Drive to your Desktop of the PC that can't download

Right click on FSS.exe select

Place a check mark next to the following options

• Internet Services
• Windows Firewall
• System Restore
• Security Center
• Windows Update
• Windows Defender

Press the Scan button

Farbar Service Scanner will create a log, called FSS.txt, on the Desktop. Upload the FSS.txt with your reply



Upload a File
Click on the Go Advanced button under the Message box . Scroll down to Additional Options then click on Manage Attachments in the Attach Files sections . Click the Browse button locate the file then click on the Open button . In the Upload File from your Computer section click on the Upload button . Wait until it finishes uploading then close the window . Then click Submit Reply .

 

[M980]

Will do today and report back. Thank you.

 

[VistaKing]

Take your time

 

[M980]

I like arrows. I'll go back to work on this.

 

[M980]

more stuff attached

 

[VistaKing]

Run the following

TFC

Download TFC below

Download link :ar: http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe

Drag the TFC.exe from your Downloads folder to the Desktop

Right click on TFC.exe and choose

Click on the Start button

When its finished it will ask you to restart your PC if it doesn't restart manually .

   Tip

Make sure all of the windows are closed

   Note

TFC will empty your Recycle Bin

Might run a while . Please be patient