internet explorer failure during download

Arron Armbruster

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Apr 23, 2014
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Every time I try to download anything, the process proceeds to 99% and, then, stops. I get a message that says the item could not be downloaded and an immediate iexplorer failure -- "session ended unexpectedly" then a message stating an attempt to locate the problem flashes on for a split second and disappears. Then, I'm off the internet staring at my screen. I can't find any message or diagnostic of the problem. Norton flashes on verifying that the "downloaded" file is "safe," but there has been no download???
 

Arron Armbruster

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Apr 23, 2014
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Os Explorer 7. All software installed prior to purchase. I cannot download another version to update. All downloads fail. With 2 exceptions: Windows automatic updates and Norton's live updates. But these are the only downloads that are taking place. If I go to Windows update and attempt to download an optional item -- failure. If I try to update any part of the Norton system, e.g., Power Eraser, failure. Both Windows update and Norton will only download automatic updates that these programs have independently detected as necessary. If I attempt to initiate any part in any process, no download.
 

Arron Armbruster

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Apr 23, 2014
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4,510
I am on a dsl modem and, yes, the modem link is still full and continous, I am just tossed off iexplorer. No, i've not tried with Firefox and will, unless I have to download any component, in which case, it would not be possible to use it. I am using a single home computer, so I am the adminstrator.