Windows 7...I cannot download any programs

[petsrus2003]

It will not allow me to download anything. I am getting so frustrated. It usually says something about system firewall settings. I even went as far as turning off the firewall and it still will not allow me to download.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Michelle

 

[richc46]

One difference between Windows 7 and earlier OS. You cannot download with Windows 7 unless you are activated. Make sure that you are, indeed, activated, even if you are sure that you did activate your OS.

 

[DocBrown]

Maybe if you gave us some more of your hardware specs, internet connection type, any screen snips of your download problems, we might have some more ideas for help.

 

[richc46]

One difference between Windows 7 and earlier OS. You cannot download with Windows 7 unless you are activated. Make sure that you are, indeed, activated, even if you are sure that you did activate your OS.

In addition make a malware and virus scan.

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

 

[Kari]

One difference between Windows 7 and earlier OS. You cannot download with Windows 7 unless you are activated. Make sure that you are, indeed, activated, even if you are sure that you did activate your OS.

It seems we really are never too old to learn something

I didn't know that; tried to rep you for this tip but I have to 'spread around' first, so here's an official Thank You!

 

[richc46]

TY, appreciation is as good as rep. That information is not official, just something that I picked up somewhere and remembered just now. Thanks so much Kari.

 

[petsrus2003]

OK, this is going to sound silly...but how do I activate windows 7? haha
Would I be able to surf the internet even if it wasnt activated. I can surf fine, just cant download anything.

Thanks!

 

[petsrus2003]

Also, this is a new computer. Windows 7 was already installed. I do not havew a registration key...

 

[Kari]

Read this tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3408-activate-windows-7-online.html.

If you can not activate your copy of Windows online, try the phone activation. Here's a tutorial telling how to do that: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html

Also, this is a new computer. Windows 7 was already installed. I do not havew a registration key...

If you have a legal copy of Windows, you also have an activation key.

Kari

 

[Crispy]

Go into the command prompt (Start\All programs\Accessories\Command Prompt) and type ipconfig /all

 

[not so gray matter]

If you're using a brand new computer direct from manufacturer, your activation should be taken care of. Are you sure you're not actually downloading? Check your internet options to see where downloads should be saving. Now check that directory after clicking this link: Download SpeedFan 4.40

If you have a secondary computer, download an installation of Firefox and install it. After it's installed, come back to to this page and attempt to download from here. Once you click the link hit Ctrl+J if a dialog doesn't come up. That will tell you whether or not you're downloading the file.

 

[petsrus2003]

ok, It actually let me download firefox, but then it came up with this.....Unable to connect








Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at www.mozilla.com.





* The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few
moments.
* If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer's network
connection.
* If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure
that Firefox is permitted to access the Web.

 

[not so gray matter]

Sounds like your internet is down for some reason.

Make sure you're activated for posterity's sake.

Start > Right Click Computer > Properties > You should see a line that says Microsoft Windows is activated and a software key.

I.E.

 

[petsrus2003]

My internet is fine. I am surfing the web as we speak

 

[not so gray matter]

But you can't download anything through IE or FF? Did you check the activation?

 

[petsrus2003]

I checked and yes Windows is activated!

 

[logicearth]

What security software are you running? Preinstalled OEM crap antivirus? Stuff like that?

 

[petsrus2003]

No I still cannot download anything. I got firefox to download which was a surprise cause nothing else will, but it will not work.

 

[not so gray matter]

Good Point, Turn off your anti-virus and/or firewall and try to download.

BTW, What happens when you can't download? Do you get an error or a not 404 page like before? Do you just not see anything?

 

[richc46]

Did you run and malware and antivirus scan as suggested?