Can't download any files, corrupted/NSIS errors (BT)

GregI · 14 Sep 2015 at 15:50

Recently anything I download is erroring and giving me NSIS errors when I open them. I have 3 PC's.

1. Desktop Windows 7 - Has the issue
2. Windows 7 Laptop recently formatted - Like 50/50 if it works. I can redownload and it will work.
3. Windows 8.1 Laptop - Always fails. Tried formatting, same issue.

One example of a file that fails:

http://www.fosshub.com/Classic-Shell.html/ClassicShellSetup_4_2_4.exe

Also let's just say that legal torrents are hashfailing and discarding a lot of data.

I'm like 95% sure this is a BT issue, or atleast my HomeHub 5 is faulty (also connected wired). Is there an equivalent router I can buy anyone can recommend or what is wrong? I'm on the Fibre 40/10 package.

lude1962 · 14 Sep 2015 at 16:58

The NSIS errors may occur under one of the following conditions:
1. Software files downloaded from the Internet are not complete.
2. Downloaded software files have been modified from the original version.
3. Your PC is infected with a virus.

GregI · 14 Sep 2015 at 17:06

Okay did more searching. It's an issue in the East Lothian area, where I live.

https://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Infinity-Speed-Connection/Corrupt-Downloads/td-p/1380277

Kinda weird issue where it flips bytes for no reason but gg BT.

s-man · 14 Sep 2015 at 20:58

I'm in the same boat. Saw your post this morning but didn't have time to point you to that thread sorry. A mate had posted on FB about it and after a day spent tearing my hair out it was almost a relief to find out it's an exchange issue. Saying that it's been an ongoing fault since September 4th/5th so imo BT really need to get their finger out!