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emmemm · 23-09-2003 4:49am #1

Trying to dload football software and only get 70% and the thing stops(dont know tech jargon). Not disconnected just stops.Am using ME.Any help appreciated.

Frank Grimes · 23-09-2003 6:56am

Try using a download manager (Download Accelerator is ok), that'll resume the download in case it breaks (tech jargon

).

moridin · 23-09-2003 1:04pm

Better still use a browser that supports resuming downloads, like opera

http://www.opera.com/

emmemm · 23-09-2003 6:54pm

thnks both .Will try opera

Spunog UIE · 23-09-2003 8:22pm

Download Accelerator is muck! the amount of downloads it ****s up or says that arn't there, loads of ****ty ads too! Have used getright for aggggggggggesssssss on my 56k, and i download huge files just leave it to get the file redial if needs be, disconnect when done, turn off pc. Nice skins too.

At the mo I'm trying out FlashGET as it has a lot more options than getright and was able to catch a few links that were having trouble with in getright, things like referers.

I hear tell of a downloader Internet
Download manger simple, but meant to be good.

Using firebird browser and its got a funky little plugin that puts your downloads into nice ille tabs at the bottom of the window.

I still prefere to use a download manager for downloading larger files rather than letting them go through the browser.

emmemm · 24-09-2003 5:49am

Actually tried "getright" but download ceased after 34%.Could it be a memory problem?Wouldnt Iget a warning?

Roller Toaster · 24-09-2003 1:23pm

Does it suddenly stop or does it slowly cycle down from 4k or whatever to 0k?

Spunog UIE · 24-09-2003 4:53pm

Also is it just with this file? Can it be resumed? Have you tried to disconnect and reconnect then resume. If it doesn't work with your normal download window it probally won't with a download manager, they are just useful for speeding up the download and resuming after it disconnects. Possibly just the server, or file? Sounds like you have tried it a few times and it quits at 70% each time.

How about supplying the link or how big is the file?

Spunog UIE · 24-09-2003 4:55pm

someone with broadband might be able to get it and mirror it somewhere for ya. :S Some servers were just mad slow for me and can timeout cos it is that slow, maybe thats just me :S

Roller Toaster · 24-09-2003 5:03pm

Give me the link to the file and I'll try sending it to you via MSN or ICQ, hopefully it'll work then. Just pm me your contact details and the file link and I'll do what I can for you. I know that doesn't solve the problem but at least you'll get the file in the end

Just thinking about it could it be heavy packet loss maybe?

emmemm · 24-09-2003 10:40pm

Many thanks for all suggestions.Am trying once moreto d/load the soccer software optimist that I am.
On 97% at moment on a slow speed of 2.5 .
100% complete and monitored for 90 mins-hard work would be easier.
Maybe I have a server problem UTV. Have found them better than Eircom though.
Thanks again for the help.

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