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Old 06-16-2006   #1 (permalink)
Xavier


 
 

Downloading software vanishes after the using Save

Yes, it's sadly true. You can't Save a file after a download. It vanishes.
Here is the scenario, try it (I'm interested in your feedback):

Go to ATI's site and download the Vista Catalyst beta drivers. Do a search
for Vista under ATI's knowledge base. Select "Catalyst Beta Driver..., then
select the driver download link. In my case it was:

https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206..._LH_RC0_32.exe

Select the Save button from the dialogue popup.
Select Save again.

Now here's the fun part. Make sure the folder C:\Users\"your
username"\Desktop is open. That way you can watch after the download has
finished as the above file ati_LH_RC0_32.exe is written to that folder (whish
has read/write privileges BTW),
then watch as your file suddenly disappears into the Twilight Zone.

The file cannot be searched. It's hocus pocus.

Isn't Vista beta 2 wonderful?

I wish someone from Microsoft could tell us how we can solve this rather
thorny issue.

Xavier (IT Professional)
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