Laptop issues :/

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 21:44

Help me oh learned ones, you're my last hope

I have an ancient lappy that works on XP pro BUT for some reason it just won't let me download anything off the net

It may be slow and that but it only has to stream music from my pc to my hi-fi set up. So can anyone tell my why I get this error report within 5 seconds of ANY download attempt ?

I've done every and all updates the thing has asked for and it says it's running IE8

briggie · 16-09-2013, 21:47

clivvy is your man

solarman216 · 16-09-2013, 22:03

yep he can get into your laptop remotely,(once you give him the go ahead) and sort it out, did mine a while ago, ace guy, Rick

clivvy · 16-09-2013, 22:27

Its almost certainly because its an .exe file, thats an executable, meaning its a program that can run without being extracted first so its probably being blocked....

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 22:28

hmmm, so do I need to stop windows firewall or something ?

solarman216 · 16-09-2013, 22:30

you may as well be talking Turkish to the likes of me and Pete (makeitfit), Rick

Fez_uk · 16-09-2013, 22:30

google it

clivvy · 16-09-2013, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

hmmm, so do I need to stop windows firewall or something ?

nope. its Internet Explorer I think but I need to check the link

clivvy · 16-09-2013, 22:38

oh I see, its every download. im on the case with you now...!

96terrano · 16-09-2013, 22:57

Internet explorer Pmsl! Get chrome

far better

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96terrano

Internet explorer Pmsl! Get chrome

far better

Yes I know that but 2 things, first it's a very old slow lappy and chrome is very resource hungry.
Second, now here's the rub, I CAN'T DOWNLOAD ANYTHING

Ta for your input though

kitchenman · 16-09-2013, 23:39

Hi, sounds TOO obvious have you checked a/ the cable b/ the router, have you moved the router lately, dusting it can dislodge a plug

If you do not have a cable checker use a cable you know works. Some cables have solid wires that break and make contact when it suits them

Go into IE see if the laptop can 'see' the router, usually 192.168.0.1, if that fails RTFM

IAEF contact your ISP tell them the internet is down, they will talk you through it.
good luck
dave
one last thing, when did you last defrag it?

makeitfit · 16-09-2013, 23:47

It sees the router and browses tinterweb no probs.
All other lappies and pc working fine with router too.
It's only when trying to download anything it throws up this error message

Just trying awindows update check at the mo

Defrag, hmmm not done that? I'll try it for a larf

AD Ent · 17-09-2013, 00:11

I would try a system restore to an earlier date? You may have 'upset' something or installed something that is not compatible or causing conflict.
Start>All programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

AD Ent · 17-09-2013, 00:23

I think defragging the hard drive is a good idea, but has nothing to do with your download problem. It will take about 2 days to defrag.

16-09-2013, 21:44	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Laptop issues :/ Help me oh learned ones, you're my last hope I have an ancient lappy that works on XP pro BUT for some reason it just won't let me download anything off the net It may be slow and that but it only has to stream music from my pc to my hi-fi set up. So can anyone tell my why I get this error report within 5 seconds of ANY download attempt ? I've done every and all updates the thing has asked for and it says it's running IE8

16-09-2013, 22:03	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	yep he can get into your laptop remotely,(once you give him the go ahead) and sort it out, did mine a while ago, ace guy, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-09-2013, 22:30	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	you may as well be talking Turkish to the likes of me and Pete (makeitfit), Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-09-2013, 21:47	#2
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	clivvy is your man

16-09-2013, 22:27	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	Its almost certainly because its an .exe file, thats an executable, meaning its a program that can run without being extracted first so its probably being blocked....

16-09-2013, 22:28	#5
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	hmmm, so do I need to stop windows firewall or something ?

16-09-2013, 22:30	#7
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	google it

16-09-2013, 22:38	#9
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	oh I see, its every download. im on the case with you now...!

16-09-2013, 22:57	#10
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	Internet explorer Pmsl! Get chrome far better

16-09-2013, 23:39	#12
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	Hi, sounds TOO obvious have you checked a/ the cable b/ the router, have you moved the router lately, dusting it can dislodge a plug If you do not have a cable checker use a cable you know works. Some cables have solid wires that break and make contact when it suits them Go into IE see if the laptop can 'see' the router, usually 192.168.0.1, if that fails RTFM IAEF contact your ISP tell them the internet is down, they will talk you through it. good luck dave one last thing, when did you last defrag it?

16-09-2013, 23:47	#13
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	It sees the router and browses tinterweb no probs. All other lappies and pc working fine with router too. It's only when trying to download anything it throws up this error message Just trying awindows update check at the mo Defrag, hmmm not done that? I'll try it for a larf

17-09-2013, 00:11	#14
AD Ent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano II SE+ 2.7 2000 Posts: 915	I would try a system restore to an earlier date? You may have 'upset' something or installed something that is not compatible or causing conflict. Start>All programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore

17-09-2013, 00:23	#15
AD Ent Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: Terrano II SE+ 2.7 2000 Posts: 915	I think defragging the hard drive is a good idea, but has nothing to do with your download problem. It will take about 2 days to defrag.