Can't download anything from the Internet
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St1ckM4n
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B00kWyrm
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Unfortunately, to get anything through CNET you must use their download manager.
Usually, you can avoid having stuff foisted on you, but you must watch the installation process like a hawk.
I agree with jobeard... it may be necessary to do both in this case.
If it is particularly difficult to remove, RevoUninstaller may be of use.
Again, use with caution.
Usually, you can avoid having stuff foisted on you, but you must watch the installation process like a hawk.
I agree with jobeard... it may be necessary to do both in this case.
If it is particularly difficult to remove, RevoUninstaller may be of use.
Again, use with caution.
LookinAround
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Yea, I don't like CNET anymore for that reason!
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DelJo63
hmm;
some how, I've never had THAT issue. I gave up on CNET due to a virus piggy-backing in a down load there.
B00kWyrm
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I avoid CNET too, and others that use download managers...
Seems to me that many do!
I just seem to think of CNET first when I think of these kinds of sites.
But, some are not aware even of what is happening.
I didn't get a virus from CNET but I did not appreciate the foistware (like "toolbars"! BAH!)
Seems to me that many do!
I just seem to think of CNET first when I think of these kinds of sites.
But, some are not aware even of what is happening.
I didn't get a virus from CNET but I did not appreciate the foistware (like "toolbars"! BAH!)
learninmypc
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Cobalt006
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Once you remove the download program from add and remove or programs and feature,depending what Os you are on. Chrome should return to showing you your downloads at the bottom.
learninmypc
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IF I understand your question correctly, left click the three horizontal bars upper right corner & go down to settings & left click it. At the bottom,click Show Advanced Settings & scroll down to Downloads. Click CHANGE & it'll give you options of where you want it to download to. Click it & click OK. Then there is also the box that says Ask Where to save each file before downloading.
I hope this or the above suggestions helps.
Ok, I have removed/un-installed free download manager. There's another thing called 'FBDOWNLOADER' - should I remove that?
thanks
for removing that plugin it mentions, how do I do that in settings, I tried it but couldn't find it?
(I have windows XP btw)
I think the issue with downloading started when I attempted downloading some old free games from a few different games download site -(not a brilliant thing to do I now realise)
IF I understand your question correctly, left click the three horizontal bars upper right corner & go down to settings & left click it. At the bottom,click Show Advanced Settings & scroll down to Downloads. Click CHANGE & it'll give you options of where you want it to download to. Click it & click OK. Then there is also the box that says Ask Where to save each file before downloading.
I hope this or the above suggestions helps.
thanks
for removing that plugin it mentions, how do I do that in settings, I tried it but couldn't find it?
(I have windows XP btw)
I think the issue with downloading started when I attempted downloading some old free games from a few different games download site -(not a brilliant thing to do I now realise)
learninmypc
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I have since found out the link I previously gave you will NOT work on youtube, I just tried.
Not to mention,its illegal to download from youtube unless it has a download button I hear. Good luck.
learninmypc
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Judging from a quick google search, that is a facebook downloader which you could of gotten from softronic or cnet which are both known for dirty downloads. I'd remove it .
learninmypc
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Bonjour is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonjour
DeFilerPak 1.22 is http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DefilerPak.htm
I'll let someeone else explain it.
I had Python on a previous XP but this might help http://www.ehow.com/facts_6885263_kind-computer-program-python-2_2_1_.html
Not sure about your last two.
DeFilerPak 1.22 is http://www.free-codecs.com/download/DefilerPak.htm
I'll let someeone else explain it.
I had Python on a previous XP but this might help http://www.ehow.com/facts_6885263_kind-computer-program-python-2_2_1_.html
Not sure about your last two.
learninmypc
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learninmypc
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I don't know if this will answer your question, but here http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-working/b26fa8b7-f48b-4a10-af61-f5842dab7346
A google search is HERE
A google search is HERE
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DelJo63
CODECS are used for encoding & decoding videos.
BE VERY CAREFUL with these, especially anything from a FREE SITE, as the last time I used one,
it was infected.
IMO, I would remove it and keep a note of the name & location. If you really need it (ie you can't play something after removal), you can always get it back.
that's another scripting language. As you didn't know, you aren't writing code so the only reason to keep it is that you downloaded something that uses it - - tough to find it now.
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