I tried that, too, and I get a similar error - see below. I also tried a
different download from the Download Center as a test, and I get the same
messages.
Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage
Most likely causes:
You are not connected to the Internet.
The website is encountering problems.
There might be a typing error in the address.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
Quote:
> Sharon
>
> Strange, I can use that download site here OK with IE7 or Firefox? You might
> want to check with IE7 to see if works with that browser.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "sharon_kalamazoo" <sharonkalamazoo@xxxxxx> wrote in
> message news:84E561F6-6709-4ED7-B84C-489BCD97B9F9@xxxxxx Quote:
> >I don't even get far enough to try to pick a location to save to. I get
> >the
> > following error message. It happens both in the pop-up after clicking
> > download and if I click the "click here if download doesn't start in 30
> > seconds link".
> >
> > Oops, we can't open the web page you requested ...
> > - Error Unknown - Unknown error with URL
> >
> > Please try the following:
> >
> > Please make sure your computer is connected to internet.
> >
> > If you have a network firewall installed, please make sure your firewall
> > is
> > not preventing Avant Browser from accessing Internet.
> >
> > If you typed the page address in the Address bar, make sure that it is
> > spelled correctly.
> >
> > Continue your web browsing by searching the web below:
> >
> >
> >
> > "Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> > Quote:
> >> Sharon
> >>
> >> What happens when you try to download a file?
> >> Any error messages?
> >> What folder and location are you selecting to save the downloaded file?
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Ronnie Vernon
> >> Microsoft MVP
> >> Windows Shell/User
> >>
> >>
> >> "sharon_kalamazoo" <sharonkalamazoo@xxxxxx> wrote in
> >> message news:7431F65A-7479-474B-9987-2F4714CC1635@xxxxxx
> >> > Since I have been using Windows Vista, I am unable to download anything
> >> > at
> >> > the Microsoft Download center (today I was attempting to download Visio
> >> > viewer). I tried all of the troubleshooting tips at the Download
> >> > center.
> >> >
> >> > Other details:
> >> > I do not have Windows Defender on.
> >> > I turned off the pop-up blocker.
> >> > I temporarily turned off my firewall/anti-virus sofware (Kaspersky
> >> > Internet
> >> > Security 7)
> >> >
> >> > Any suggestions would be welcome.
> >> >
> >>
>