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Why can't I download YouTube videos?

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Daniyal, Nov 10, 2012.

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  1. Daniyal Newcomer, in training

    When ever I download any video from you-tube from IDM this (shown in picture) appears,
    I don't wna change the down-loader as I m an IDM lover but I have tried on different browsers ,and my down-loader is also up to date ...
    please help
    THANKX !

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    Daniyal, Nov 10, 2012
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  2. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,012   +100

    Although it is illegal to download some videos from youtube, what browser are you using & what video download addon are you using & a link to the video would help.
    learninmypc, Nov 10, 2012
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  3. LookinAround TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 7,677   +39

    What firewall do you use? From I read, it could be a firewall blocking IDM.
    LookinAround, Nov 10, 2012
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  4. JC713 TechSpot Guru Posts: 2,705   +201

    yeah it is most likely a firewall issue. what firewall do you use? windows or 3rd party?
    JC713, Nov 10, 2012
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