Something is blocking downloads

[macx]

XP sp2, latest Firefox Yahoo version, had full AVG security suite (ran out yesterday) this happened before it ran out

First got the updated v10 of Flash - came in automatically.
Then Flash downloads wouldn't open, so found out some folks are going back to v9.

Downloaded it, but it wouldn't install, got a window saying it wasn't a valid win32 app.
And the icon on the download wasn't correct. The square white one with the blue top border. 0 kb in the download.

And I can't run chat on Yahoo.

Somebody suggested getting rid of the Yahoo version of Firefox, so tried downloading the regular version,
same problems with the download - empty.

So started the 8 step process.
Tried downloading the recommended av & malware, but something is blocking them.
All I get is the square white screen icon with the blue top border and the download
contains 0 kb - nothing gets downloaded.

I had HJT installed from before (v2.0 Beta), so about the only thing I could do was a HJT scan and
to attach the log.

Sure appreciate any help - this is another new one for me.

 

[rf6647]

Your are describing an exploit to frustrate reaching anti-malware sites. Here are methods that have been used recently. The alternative was offered by a new member.

1. Since you are discribing a case of difficulty. attempt this method (follow link for 'How To')
   • Use this method to stop any 'non-plug and play' driver that is named in this guide.
   • Please report its name for changes to the method
   
   
2. For infections that have more severe symptoms, Unable to run or update via TechSpot 8 Steps or manually run MBAM or SAS
   
   
3. Message #3 - link to 'fixit download' has demonstrated its effectiveness in many cases. Go to message # 3 'fixit download'. Part of the method renames the executable to get the application to run. Here is another member that used renaming.
   
   
4. Alternative - Web site has a link to download-dot-com - phonetic spelling used
   • There appears to be a connection with 'sagipsul' popups.
   • Read this post. from member.
   • phonetic spelling for web site
     • w.dot-simplysup.dot-com/tremover/download.html