cannot save exe files

[bighurt232]

i recently reinstalled vista after having troubles with windows 7, i am trying to download a partition software to increase size of my c:, when i prompted to save file i click on save file and nothing happens, i went thru the foxfire prompts to allow download from site but still cannot save file? Help!!!!

 

[tom982]

Hello bigburt232 and welcome to the forums

Is this problem only occurring with this one download? Does it occur in all browsers? Can you please send us the link to the program, I'll try and download it and see if it works

Tom

 

[bighurt232]

just tried to download another program from download.com, it failed again. i have been using foxfire. taking a hint from your e-mail i tried another browser (explorer) and it did allow me to download, any idea why? thanks for response, greatly appreciated!

 

[tom982]

Hello bighurt232

That's great, it means that it's a problem with FireFox as opposed to your computer. What version of FireFox are you running? This can be found by going to Help > About.

Tom

 

[bighurt232]

11.0, i mentioned i reinstalled vista recently i have not installed any upgrades that have been downloaded so i still have the vista version listed as a 2007 SP1. i have been hesitant to install them because while researching another issue now solved i noticed people remarking certain upgrades didnt work properly, should i go ahead and install the upgrades downloaded? once again thanks for time and advise/

 

[richc46]

Welcome
Due to different time zones and responsibilities, Tom is away. I think that I may be able to help you.
First download Macrium Reflect, make an image of what you have now and put it on an external hard drive. Then, no matter what happens, you can put the image back.
May I, also comment, that for the first time with Seven, I lost everything due to a freeze and a cold shutdown caused by updates; the OS or at least boot was gone. I used Macrium and everything was back like new. All my software, settings and even activation was back.
Update your image often
Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download

To give you a direct answer, yes go to SP2, if only for security. You will not have a problem if you have an image in case it is needed.

 

[tom982]

11.0, i mentioned i reinstalled vista recently i have not installed any upgrades that have been downloaded so i still have the vista version listed as a 2007 SP1. i have been hesitant to install them because while researching another issue now solved i noticed people remarking certain upgrades didnt work properly, should i go ahead and install the upgrades downloaded? once again thanks for time and advise/

Rich has already answered you, so I don't need to as well That's great, 11.0 is the latest version so there's no problems with that.

If you're still experiencing this problem after the updates are installed, then I would suggest that you install FEBE to backup your FireFox data:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/febe/

If there isn't anything that you need to backup in Firefox (bookmarks, addons etc.), then you don't need FEBE.

Once you've done that, uninstall FireFox with RevoUninstaller:

Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download - Uninstall software, remove programs, solve uninstall problems

Then reinstall FF:

Get More From Your Firefox

Tom

 

[bighurt232]

everything going good, am downloading exe files now thank you very much, downloaded all upgrades thru windows upgrade, question now my system thru view basic info on you computer, still says i have SP1, where do i get SP2. once again appreciate help, great site. have windows players/MP4 questions, will try to solve on own but am glad i know where i can go if i cant deal:D

 

[richc46]

I think that all your questions will be answered with this bulletin from MS
Learn how to install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)

 

[tom982]

everything going good, am downloading exe files now thank you very much, downloaded all upgrades thru windows upgrade, question now my system thru view basic info on you computer, still says i have SP1, where do i get SP2. once again appreciate help, great site. have windows players/MP4 questions, will try to solve on own but am glad i know where i can go if i cant deal:D

Sounds great Let us know how it goes!

If you've got questions the feel free to fire away! We'll do our best to answer them.

The MP4 video format isn't natively supported in Windows Media Player (or Windows for that matter), so you'll need to either choose a new media player, or install codecs on your computer - of which I would recommend the second option. A codec basically tells software (Windows Media Player, Windows Explorer etc.) how to handle a file. After installing them, your computer will know how to read the file and you will be able to play most video and audio formats in any program. You will also be able to see thumbnails of the videos in Windows Explorer. Like so:

At our sister site, SevenForums, we have a member who specialises in codecs and he has made a codec pack. It can be found here:

Shark007.net - Windows Vista Codec Package

Download page: |MG| Vista Codec Package 6.2.6 Download

Download that and install it You should now be able to play your videos in Windows Media Player.

Tom

 

[bighurt232]

waiting for windows for to tell me to install sp2, according to site directed i may need other updates before able to install sp2. ill wait i few days. other questions: i was not able to view thumbnails with pictures instead i was getting an icon, i went thru 3-4 different sets of instructions i found thru e-how to try 2 fix, but so far only 1 folder is allowing me to view thumbnails with pictures...any ides on how to fix? I downloaded vista codec file from shark site, am still not able to play mp4, couldnt find how to view settings left by codec file? how do i check settings. once again so far this is the best site ive come across for vista help! let me know if i should start new thread for different questions. THNX alot

 

[tom982]

waiting for windows for to tell me to install sp2, according to site directed i may need other updates before able to install sp2. ill wait i few days.

Yeah, you might have to download a few waves of updates before you get to SP2. Let us know when you do, in the mean time, we'll have a go at your codec problem.

other questions: i was not able to view thumbnails with pictures instead i was getting an icon, i went thru 3-4 different sets of instructions i found thru e-how to try 2 fix, but so far only 1 folder is allowing me to view thumbnails with pictures...any ides on how to fix?

Can you attach a screenshot of what you see please?

I downloaded vista codec file from shark site, am still not able to play mp4, couldnt find how to view settings left by codec file? how do i check settings.

What happens when you try and open a .mp4 video?

The settings can be edited by opening your Start Menu then Shark007 Codecs > Settings Application.

Launch this program, then go to the Help page, then click on Windows Filetype Associations (or something like this, I have the Windows 7 pack installed so it might be different). Select Yes to create WMP associations for your files. Now try opening your file

once again so far this is the best site ive come across for vista help! let me know if i should start new thread for different questions. THNX alot

I'm glad you've had a good experience with the site! You're most welcome for the help Thanks for the rep.

 

[bighurt232]

Good news, the codec, mp4, windows player i issue is taken care of. YES!!!!!!!!, I will practice patience with the SP2 update. when it happens it happens.

now the thumbnail issue, ive checked other sites, pretty much same advise, so i now i will leave this in your hands.

Once again thank you for all your help, hope all is well.

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[bighurt232]

yikes i f'd up on attachment i will send again a later.

 

[tom982]

yikes i f'd up on attachment i will send again a later.

Well, I have absolutely no idea how you managed to get that link! But yes, I guess you could say that Sounds good to me, whenever suits you is fine

Tom

 

[bighurt232]

here is a print screen of on the folders i cannot view thumbnails on, advise will be appreciatedm hopes it viewable. let me know