Downloaded Files Stop at 99%
I'm working on a laptop (Vista Business) that will not allow us to download file with IE7. Can't install FireFox (obviously) and customer can't use IE8 due to work restrictions (Windows update hangs anyway). The installer process starts running (CPU ~50%) when download hits 99% but it never takes off. I've cleared the cache and deleted all temporary files (have NOT deleted temporary internet files folder s suggested in another post). Customer cannot open PDF or ZIP files either.
Customer is running CyberDefender and an expired version of Norton 360. I can't uninstall Norton - the uninstall process gets to the end and hangs. I have disabled all firewall and other "features" in both Norton and CyberDefender. I don't know anything about CyberDefender.
Any suggestions?
Customer is running CyberDefender and an expired version of Norton 360. I can't uninstall Norton - the uninstall process gets to the end and hangs. I have disabled all firewall and other "features" in both Norton and CyberDefender. I don't know anything about CyberDefender.
Any suggestions?
An expired version of norton will essentially leave firewall components "on" regardless of config options. you must do as shagel said and remove it. obviously it could be a virus, but i would be pretty confident that its actually norton causing this.
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The problem is that I can't uninstall the Norton (see original post). I'll put the uninstaller on a Flash drive and try that, but I'm not confident I'll be able to install or run anything given the fact the Norton Uninstaller hangs and any anti-spyware tools I try to install don't install. I was thinking virus (Conficker?) but nothing installs and AV sites are not blocked. I'm thinking it's something with the MS Installer process. I seem to remeber seeing something like this years ago but I can't put my finger on it.
in your original post you said you couldn't uninstall Norton but you didn't say how you were doing it.
It could also be a webroot causing some issues with downloads/
try completing an online spyware scan
Have you tried disabling the anti virus programs?
It could also be a webroot causing some issues with downloads/
try completing an online spyware scan
Have you tried disabling the anti virus programs?
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I have tried disabling the AV with no luck. Haven't tried the online spyware scan - is there one you recommend?
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Have you done a spyware and antivirus scan
the 2 virus programs could be cauing some conflict on the download
have you tried to disable the anti virus while you download the file?