Windows 7 (any browser) download problem

SexyGreyFox · 26 Jan 2011 at 21:50

When I download a ZIP or EXE from the Internet through any web browser it will be corrupted.
If I download through Usenet with a Newsreader I have no problems.
When I need to download a file that I can't get from Newsgroups eg a new Samsung Galaxy ROM I want, then I have to boot into XP to do it.
I have done 3 different Win 7 installs and all 3 have had the same problem.

Any idea what's going on here?

SiriusB · 26 Jan 2011 at 22:35

If your PC has more than one NIC, try using another one. You could try reinstalling/updating the Ethernet drivers too.

SexyGreyFox · 27 Jan 2011 at 19:00

SiriusB said:
If your PC has more than one NIC, try using another one. You could try reinstalling/updating the Ethernet drivers too.

Only one and re-installed.

SexyGreyFox · 3 Apr 2011 at 17:52

Sorry for the bump but somebody might know what's going on before I put XP back on.
Perhaps some kind of download manager that bypasses the browser may do?

Tonester007 · 3 Apr 2011 at 19:42

dmpoole said:
... Perhaps some kind of download manager that bypasses the browser may do?

I've used "GoZilla" before.
When you download via the browser do you "Open" the link or "Save target as"?

SexyGreyFox · 3 Apr 2011 at 20:30

Tonester007 said:
I've used "GoZilla" before.
When you download via the browser do you "Open" the link or "Save target as"?

Both in all browsers multiple times.
As soon as I boot into XP I have no problems.

eg Last week I wanted updated Win 7 drivers for my graphic card so I downloaded the file at least 10 times in 3 browsers and all were corrupt.
I boot into XP and the first download is successful.
If I was to find the file on Usenet it would be successful.

It's a really strange one.

Destination · 3 Apr 2011 at 20:32

What router/modem/network are you on/using?

Silly question but have you tried saving to different directories or a diffferent drive?

SexyGreyFox · 3 Apr 2011 at 20:44

Hikari Kisugi said:
What router/modem/network are you on/using?

I have been on a Linksys but a couple of months ago I had a VM Superhub.
I've had the problem on both in Win 7.

Hikari Kisugi said:
Silly question but have you tried saving to different directories or a diffferent drive?

I've tried that with no luck but once again in XP it is OK.

This is a Win 7 + browser problem.

Destination · 3 Apr 2011 at 21:05

Do XP and win7 have a different NIC driver version?
Can you try a wireless DL within win7 just to see if it completes?

linktoinsanity · 3 Apr 2011 at 21:07

Have you tried updating your motherboard chipset drivers? I've read on another forum that those could cause an issue if not updated.

SexyGreyFox · 3 Apr 2011 at 21:34

I'll have to try the 2 suggestions above.
Good call.