Downloading Files

[poolman712]

I have read the FAQ's on downloading files. I visited the store and purchased some credits but when I left clicked on midi file link it said 'you will have 9 credits left if you purchase this file' clicked on ok but nothing happened. help anyone?

[poolman712]

I have just noticed that when I left click on link and the window tells me I have 9 credits left and then when I click ok in the bottom left of browser window it says error on page. Do I need to change my browser settings and how and what to????

[ZelRiptha]

You might check for a popup blocker of some kind... and disable it. Alternatively, you might try displaying the error message (try double clicking or right clicking it). Let us know the result. :)

[jeaniesing]

And which browser are you using?

[CyberCat]

I would recommened that you check your browsers security settings. Make sure that its set to allow file download.

Also check to make sure that you don't have ant popup blockers turned on when you try to download the file.

Another thing to remember is that firewalls can also block popups, so if you have one, check its security settings too.

[poolman712]

Thanks for the tips guys. I am using internet explorer. I am able to download files from other sites. I use download accelerator plus. I had already disabled pop-up blocker and its not the firewall..........I'm stumped

[poolman712]

I have just visited the file datebase and when I clicked on the link to hear a demo I got the same 'error on page'

[CyberCat]

Hmm, well here's how I download a file:

1. I click the file name (it's to the right of "Attachment:"
2. A dialog box opens which says: "This attachment will cost $25 MB cash. Are you sure you want to proceed? (Check the feature store to buy credits and save per file!)
3. I click on "OK"
4. A seemingly blank page loads.
5. I dialog pops up asking if you want to save or open the file.
6. Click save.

If a save dialog doesn't appear, try reloading the page, then right click the attachment and select "save as..."

Let me know what happens when you try this. :)
Also remember that you should never have to pay for a file twice. You pay once, and then you may download it as many times as you want. ;)

[poolman712]

just double clicked on error message and the following came up.

line 184
char 1
error object doesnt support this property or method
code 0
url address

[CyberCat]

Ok, sounds like it's Internet Explorer.

I would just like to try something to see if it fixes the problem:

1. Download Firefox (http://getfirefox.com)
(Firefox is another browser, it's free, and only a 4MB download)

2. Install it, run it, goto midibuddy.net and try downloading your file again, it should work fine. :)

You don't have to always run Firefox if you don't want to, just when you're needing to download a file. (asumming it works)

Let me know if this helps. :D

[poolman712]

Cyber........you were right, definately internet explorer. I got the file with fire fox

[CyberCat]

I got the file with fire fox

Great! :thumbsup:

I'm glad you got what you needed. ;)

I hope you decide to give Firefox a chance, it's actually quite a nice browser, I've been using it for about a year now, I like it's popup and ad blocking features.

Enjoy! :D

[poolman712]

yes...........it looks ok.............will give it a trial for a week or so

[Zandro]

You'd better. Internet Explorer has been dubbed an international security risk by the US government. :D I haven't touched Internet Explorer for months, and plan to never go back. Firefox is sooo much better for users of all kinds.

[CyberCat]

Yep, it's true.

Have a look at this article:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713878

[Zandro]

Bah, Vulnerability Note VU#713878 is just one of several they have written for the guys at Microsoft. :P

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/668380 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/685364 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/266926 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/980499 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/813208 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/626395 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/355971 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/462451 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/199408 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/932283 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/795720 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/673134 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/291304 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/431576 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625616 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/162097 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/205148 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/679556 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/443699 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/744139 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/585123 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/952611 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/988768 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/630720 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/637760 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/916795 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/334928 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251788 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/598147 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820957 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/526089 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/792881 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/548964 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/208052 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/244729 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/237777 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/457787 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/149424 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/490708 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/652278 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/784102 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/140898 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/242891 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/440275 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/800893 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/12746 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/39965 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/37828 http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/40813 | http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/37556

Of course, some of them may have been fixed since they were reported. :thumbsup:

[CyberCat]

:jawdrop:

I had no idea. :D

Well...may be I did... :p

[poolman712]

Well guys/girls have used firefox now for the last three days and guess what.......I'm not going back.......its brill. especially like opening with tabs

[Zandro]

Isn't it sweet? I've been on it for a few months now, and was doing a little promoting elsewhere during the Spread Firefox campaign.

[CyberCat]

Yeah, I was too actually.

I also made a little promotional site:
http://www.angelfire.com/linux/spreadfirefox

You can find me on the spreadfirefox.com site. Bet you can't guess my username... ;)