Firefox Download Manager problems

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• Firefox Download Manager reacts unexpectedly.

  I can't download the files correctly using the default Firefox Download Manager. The affected extensions are:

   1. Download Status
   2. Download Statusbar
   3. DownThemAll (although since this doesn't interfere with the default, I don't see what this might have to do. Included for completeness).
  

  Now to the problem:
  Firefox displays the weird behavior every time as downloading a file:

   1. The download completes, and it keeps scanning the file with an antivirus for indefinite periods (it never ended so far) even with tiny text files.
   2. During this period of antivirus checking, if I download another file, the old one gets magically deleted.
  

  I'll disable add-ons relevant and post back the results.

  See "Antivirus disable in Firefox preferences - Windows."

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files

  Try to set this pref to false on the topic: config page.

  • browser.download.manager.scanWhenDone
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/about:config

• I have Firefox 5.0 is installed on my desktop and whenever I try to download or to save a file, that the Firefox Download Manager does not open. Why? What I am doing wrong?

  I am running Windows Vista on my desktop. I also have Firefox downloaded 5.0 on my pc.
  Whenever I try to download a software update or any type of file to the Firefox download box does not activate more as in the past.
  Why? What I am doing wrong?

  Options > general, make sure that "show the downloads window when downloading a file" is selected. See window Options - general Board
  
  Remember the download in the download window history, Options > confidentiality, "Remember download history" must be selected. See window Options - Privacy panel

  If this answer solved your problem, please click 'Solved It' next to this response when connected to the forum.

• Mac, download manager problems...

  Hi, I just thought I'd let the guys you know I get this message every time I try to download a trial version of CS6 master collection for mac test:

  "Sorry, an error occurred.

  The application could not be installed because the Installer file is damaged. Try to get a new setup of the author of the application file.

  BTW, this is for the download assistant that I have problems with...

  I passed by your troubleshooting guide and tried everything that I could to get your download manager to work and get the same message? I'm doing something wrong?

  I am the administrator on my computer and it must be real simple but it's not.

  Anyway, just thought you should know... If you have an answer for me let me know.

  Thank you!

  Chris

  This problem is now resolved.  Please see http://forums.adobe.com/message/4759198 for more details.

• Firefox Download Manager stays in white all the time after I have updated for Firefox 6.0

  So basically, no matter what I download, the Manager always looks like this.

  http://i.imgur.com/IPyj3.jpg

  Is there a way to fix this?

  Make sure that you are not Firefox running in permanent private browsing mode.

  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/private+browsing
  • You enter private browsing mode, if you select: Tools > Options > privacy > History: Firefox will be: "don't forget the story ever.
  • To view the history settings and cookies, choose: Tools > Options > privacy, choose the setting Firefox will: use the custom settings for the story of
  • Uncheck the box: [] "Permanent private browsing Mode.

  Try to delete the downloads.sqlite file in the profile folder , in case there is a problem with the file.

  See:

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files#Manually_delete_download_history
  • Help > troubleshooting information > profile directory: opens showing the file

  Start Firefox in Firefox to solve the issues in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions of the origin of the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > appearance/themes).

  • Makes no changes on the start safe mode window.
  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/safe+mode

• Why the Firefox "Download Screen" has disappeared?

  When you download a file, a new miniature Firefox screen would appear and keep me posted on the remaining time, and when he had finished downloading. Now this scren no longer appears. I want to go back.

  Thank you

  Hello bgropel, for more information General, please visit http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57577412-285/getting-to-know-the-new-firefox-download-manager/

• I have XP SP2 and am unable to install SP3. Problems with Windows install & download manager.

  I rebuilt a laptop from scratch using XP Home.  Currently, no software beyond basic MS core apps.  Not even MS Office.  I am trying to activate the automatic updates.

  The error messages that I get point to Windows Installer and/or MS Download Manager, but these same problems prevent me from deleting/updating install or Download Manager.

  If I run FixIt to activate the automatic updates to download SP3, the following error message is returned:
  _Windows Installer_
  The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed.
  This can occur if Windows Installer is not correctly
  installed.  Contact your support team.

  If I try to manually download the SP3 (WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3 - x 86 - ENU.exe), the following error is returned:
  _Microsoft download Manager_
  There was a problem opennig the Microsoft Download Manager.
  Update your computer with Windows Service Pack 2 or later version to download
  files using the Microsoft Download Manager.

  I think I'll through in circles.   I need SP3 for automatic updates, but impossible to install SP3 since SP3 is not installed.  I must be missing something obvious, but I simply cannot get by.  I'd appreciate any help - thanks.

  OK, I followed the link clicked on download, saved on my desktop, then tried to start the installation.  The returned message is:

  It is often the result of a corrupted download. Please restart the download. If this fails, you can try download with another browser such as Firefox or Chrome?

  Another possibility is malware that you have scanned with your preferred 'egi' software?

  Other free malware scanners...

  MBAM and SAS are glowing on this forum of many contributors. Other freebies are AVG and Avast.

  Tricky

• You cannot add a download manager like idm in firefox?

  If you can, why not you? You can do an open source Manager to download as open source browser and it shipped with Firefox. Am I wrong?

  Hello

  I had a peek in on the Firefox Add-ons site download managers and we found quite a few extensions that might help.

  Firefox already contains some download management options and these extensions (whether on their own or with others) will expand to this.

  I hope this helps, but if you have any other questions please request and we will do our best to help.

• Download Manager stops when I turn off Firefox

  I have tried twice now; It didn't used to be like that. I have a current download. When I disable the Firefox, the download ends, too. My version is Firefox 24. How can I keep the download? Thanks for your help.

  The default is to pause a download and resume the download automatically the next time.
  
  You can set the pref browser.download.manager.quitBehavior to 2 on the topic: config page.
  
  That will make Firefox asks for confirmation if you want to cancel the download when you close Firefox.

  See:

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/browser.download.Manager.quitBehavior

• Why the Internet Download Manager does not work on Firefox?

  I have Internet Download Manager 6.15 and is used exclusively for download nearly everything. However, I can't use it while using Firefox, why?

  Yes... I think it's because u do not installed correctly, I think that it may be because you do not restart your computer once you have it installed, what would you say, you try to restart your computer and try to download anything using mozilla. I hope this will help you.

• need to disable the download in firefox, so I can use my download manager

  I want to record the download links in my download manager, but firefox downloader is the only option I get

  You can use the FlashGot extension to integrate an external Download Manager in Firefox.

  • FlashGot: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/flashgot/

• I need a script IDM (internet download manager) for Firefox Version 6

  I installed Firefox 6, very perfect, but when I download a file, the script he used to Firefox 5 is not compatible. What could a person get? Thank you very much

  What version of IDM you have installed?

  http://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/

  New! Internet Download Manager v6.07. Fixed compatibility with different browsers, including... Mozilla Firefox 6...

• Cannot download the media like mp3, mpg, etc. This problem started a day or two it y a. Download Manager fails to download once connected to the address.

  Hello!
  I have received many updates of Windows XP in the last days and now wonder if they have something to do with it. Changed my download manager Free Download Manager - but the problem presists. Reinstalled ZoneAlarm fire-use of codecs-Klit-no wall - and the media.
  Have the same problem with different browsers and their integrated download managers. No problem downloading software, music and video files.

  Latest updates on 10/29/09: KB975025/974112/974571/969059/975467/958869/971486 and Media Player KB954155.

  Thank you

  Hello Jay,

  Welcome to the Microsoft Answers site!

  I have a few questions about your question:

  (a) not you get an error when you try to download?

  (b) where you are trying to download music and video files from?

  Method 1:

  You can try the system to the boot and they try to download the files. Any program background may interfere with the download. To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  The steps to perform a clean boot are given below:

  Step 1: Open the System Configuration utility

  1. click on Start, click run, type msconfigand click OK.

  2. the System Configuration utility dialog box appears.

  Step 2: Configure selective startup options

  1. in the System Configuration utility dialog box, click the general tab, and then click Selective startup.

  2. Click to clear the Process SYSTEM. INI file check.

  3. Click to clear the process to WIN. INI file check.

  4. Click to clear the Load Startup items check box. Check The Load System Services and to use Original BOOT. INI are checked.

  5. click on the Services tab.

  6. Click to select the hide all Microsoft Services check box.

  7. click on disable alland then click OK.

  8. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer

  Once you have set the system boot, you can try to download the files and check if you get the same problem or not.

  For more information about the clean boot, follow the below given link:

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  When you have finished downloading, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. click on Startand then click run.

  2. type msconfigand click OK.
  The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.

  3. click on the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services, and then click OK.

  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

  Method 2:

  Alternatively, you can try to reset the TCP/IP settings.

  Note This section is intended for computer savvy users. If you are not comfortable with advanced troubleshooting, ask for help or contact Support.

  The reset command is available in the context of the NetShell utility IP. Follow these steps to use the reset command to reset TCP/IP manually:

  1. to open a command prompt, click Start , and then click run. Copy and paste (or type) that follows the command in the Open box, and then press ENTER:

  cmd

  2. at the command prompt, copy and paste (or type) the following command and then press ENTER:

  netsh int ip reset c:\resetlog.txt

  Note If you do not specify a path of the directory for the log file, use the following command:

  netsh int ip reset resetlog.txt

  3. restart the computer.

  First, you download the Fixit from the given link and run it, if that does not work then try to do it manually.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/299357

  Hope this information is useful.

  Amrita M

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• I suddenly have a problem when you try to download I get this message. "Cannot transfer to Internet Download manager." 0x8002801D error

  Error of the IDM

  I suddenly have a problem when you try to download I get this message. "Cannot transfer to Internet Download manager." Error 0x8002801D in windows XP. Pleasw help to y for remedy.
  Thank you

  Hello

  (1) what you're trying to download?

  (2) how you try to download?

  (3) what browser you are using to download?

  (4) don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  Step 1: This error occurs when your browser and IDM are set to run under different privileges.

  Maybe you have set to run IDM with administrator rights. This is not correct. IDM Ouvrezledossier if please, right-click on 'IDMan.exe', select the 'Properties' menu item, switch to the "Compatibility" tab and uncheck the checkbox "Run this program as Administrator" (arrow 2 on the image). In addition, you must remove the compatibility with previous versions of Windows if there is none activated (arrow 1 in the picture).

  

  If this does not help, try to do the same for the executable file of your browser. In addition, turn off the feature with older versions of Windows and "Run this program as Administrator" checkbox.

  Step 2: You may need to run IDM with administrator once rights to register its DLL files. Exit IDM using "Tasks-> output" of the main menu. Then right click on IDM launch icon in the Windows (arrow 1 in picture) programs launch menu and select "Run as Administrator" (arrow 2 on the image).

  

  Then exit IDM again and run normally.

  Hope this information is useful.

• problems with windows that open Download Manager home

  I have original (the new EA download manager) and since I downloaded it, I can't seem to open. I tried as admin. but it is not good. If anyone knows how to help, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.

  Hello

  1. what exactly happen when you try to open the Download Manager?

  2. do you get an error message?

  I suggest you perform the clean boot and check.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  I also suggest you to contact EA forum and check.

  http://Forum.EA.com/eaforum/forums/show/3918.page