Download problems from Microsoft

Ben Clarke · Jul 8, 2007, 06:50 PM

If this should be anywhere else, please move it.

OK, so I just tried to download the latest DirectX distro, and I get a "Page cannot be displayed" when I try to download. It won't get the validation tool either. So I can't download anything from Microsoft. However, when I go downstairs to try, works fine. It's not my computer not downloading anything, every other site works fine. I'm using IE7.

Any ideas on what could be causing this?

Jonnycat · Jul 8, 2007, 06:55 PM

MS is using an adserver for some of it's through links (can't remember the name of it, but I had the same problem a while ago).

You'll need to disable your custom hosts file (if you have one) or turn off any ad blocking/antispyware app you have running to get to the file.

Ben Clarke · Jul 8, 2007, 07:08 PM

No ad-blocking or antispyware installed. Acgtually, I don't have any security installed at the minute.

Jonnycat · Jul 8, 2007, 07:57 PM

Did you try d/l'ing the websetup file or the redistributable?

Ben Clarke · Jul 8, 2007, 08:13 PM

Both, neither work.

keakar · Jul 9, 2007, 05:00 PM

is this a "shared" OS for both computers?

do you have admin access?

Ben Clarke · Jul 9, 2007, 05:06 PM

No, each system has it's own OS. And yeah, I have full admin access.

keakar · Jul 9, 2007, 05:13 PM

try this site, it has the download and you don't have to go through MS to get it.
http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...load-3545.html

Jul 8, 2007, 06:50 PM	#1
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Download problems from Microsoft If this should be anywhere else, please move it. OK, so I just tried to download the latest DirectX distro, and I get a "Page cannot be displayed" when I try to download. It won't get the validation tool either. So I can't download anything from Microsoft. However, when I go downstairs to try, works fine. It's not my computer not downloading anything, every other site works fine. I'm using IE7. Any ideas on what could be causing this? __________________ [img disabled]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png[/img] Knowlege is power. Power corrupts. Be evil, study hard. “E-mail Devil-Boy challenging him to a duel. Sabers, if possible.” -DanTheBanjoman

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Jul 8, 2007, 07:08 PM	#3
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	No ad-blocking or antispyware installed. Acgtually, I don't have any security installed at the minute. __________________ [img disabled]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png[/img] Knowlege is power. Power corrupts. Be evil, study hard. “E-mail Devil-Boy challenging him to a duel. Sabers, if possible.” -DanTheBanjoman

Processor:	Intel E2220 2.4GHz (Burn-in phase, OC soon)
Motherboard:	DFI Infinity 975X/G
Cooling:	Reference Intel HS + Fan
Memory:	2x1GB DDR2 G.Skill 800MHz
Video Card:	PowerColour HD3850 256MB
Hard Disk:	160GB Hitachi Deskstar
Optical Drive:	DVD+-RW Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	Emprex ???
Case:	TIME Office G4 ATX case from 10 years ago
Sound Card:	Sound Blaster Audigy 2 SE
PSU:	OCZ StealthXTreme 600W
Software:	Windows Vista Home Premium x86 (to avoid issues with the Source Engine)

Jul 8, 2007, 08:13 PM	#5
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	Both, neither work. __________________ [img disabled]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png[/img] Knowlege is power. Power corrupts. Be evil, study hard. “E-mail Devil-Boy challenging him to a duel. Sabers, if possible.” -DanTheBanjoman

Jul 8, 2007, 06:55 PM	#2
Jonnycat Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PNW Posts: 198 (0.08/day) Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts System Specs	MS is using an adserver for some of it's through links (can't remember the name of it, but I had the same problem a while ago). You'll need to disable your custom hosts file (if you have one) or turn off any ad blocking/antispyware app you have running to get to the file.

Jul 8, 2007, 07:57 PM	#4
Jonnycat Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PNW Posts: 198 (0.08/day) Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts System Specs	Did you try d/l'ing the websetup file or the redistributable?

Jul 9, 2007, 05:00 PM	#6
keakar Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,267 (1.01/day) Thanks: 382 Thanked 301 Times in 216 Posts System Specs	is this a "shared" OS for both computers? do you have admin access? __________________ here are some guides that might help you: Guide to Proper Case Airflow Design How To Safely Clean The Dust From Your PC How to Build a Great Computer Desk for $50 in Under an Hour Helpfull Step by Step Troubleshooting Guide for Assembling Your First Computer

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Jul 9, 2007, 05:06 PM	#7
Ben Clarke Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,690 (1.09/day) Thanks: 72 Thanked 157 Times in 134 Posts System Specs	No, each system has it's own OS. And yeah, I have full admin access. __________________ [img disabled]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/anti_mind_virus.png[/img] Knowlege is power. Power corrupts. Be evil, study hard. “E-mail Devil-Boy challenging him to a duel. Sabers, if possible.” -DanTheBanjoman

Jul 9, 2007, 05:13 PM	#8
keakar Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,267 (1.01/day) Thanks: 382 Thanked 301 Times in 216 Posts System Specs	try this site, it has the download and you don't have to go through MS to get it. http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...load-3545.html __________________ here are some guides that might help you: Guide to Proper Case Airflow Design How To Safely Clean The Dust From Your PC How to Build a Great Computer Desk for $50 in Under an Hour Helpfull Step by Step Troubleshooting Guide for Assembling Your First Computer

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