Can't download anything from the Internet

error code: 80080005

how do I download off Google Chrome like I used to do? - (where it goes to a download bar on the bottom of the page)
also why has this popped up now? what caused it?

You DO NOT NEED a download manager - - so step one is to uninstall it

Uninstall from 'add+remove programs'?

Sure.

Or, go to Chrome settings (in the browser) and remove the plugin from there.

May need to do both on some of these things

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.

Yea, I don't like CNET anymore for that reason!

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.

The bad news is that CNET has been found to package spyware with their downloads.

The good news is that you don't need it. There are other safe download sites, where you can also download directly. You don't need a download manager either.

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!)

Link removed since it didn't work

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.

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)

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.

There's another thing called 'FBDOWNLOADER' - should I remove that?

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 .

Ok I've removed 'FBDOWNLOADER' What is
'Bonjour'
'DeFilerPak 1.22 (Remove Only)'


also what are
'Python 2.2.1'
'Content Transfer' (I think this is fine though)
and 'PS2'
I think they are Microsoft but what do they do?

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.

Thanks