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Old 06-16-2006   #2 (permalink)
Xavier


 
 

RE: Downloading software vanishes after the using Save

I found out a little more. Apparently after it's downloaded, Vista loads the
file to be installed. If you open Task Manager, you'll see:

0% of ati_LH_RC0_32.exe from a248.e.akamai.net Completed.

It's getting loaded into volatile memory and there fails.

So, where do we go in IE 7+ to configure the download process??

"Xavier" wrote:

> 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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