can't download

[stevie619]

When i try to download stuff from web sites it never works,i always get a blank page saying this page is blocked.Why is this and how do i fix the problem.......? THANK U PLEASE

[Buenchico]

(2-part post):

Hmm.

You've not stated which browser you're using and which ISP you connect with. You've also not mentioned your choice of firewall.

I'l try to work through the possible reasons for this message:

1. The server which the file is meant to be on is blocking access. (This might occur, for example, where someone is using a web-hosting site which has decided to block access to certain files. This might be because they breach the Site Rules on 'adult' content or because the files are subject to copyright restrictions). If this is happening, everyone who tries to access the files will see the same message and there's nothing you can do about it.

2. (A variation on the above). Certain websites will allow access to some pages only to people who are connecting from an ISP in the same country. For example, fans of Sheffield Wednesday FC can listen to live commentary on their team's matches, from anywhere in the UK, by logging on to the BBC Radio Sheffield site. However, if they move abroad, they won't be able to receive the broadcasts over the internet because the BBC don't have international broadcast rights and they have to block access from overseas. If the site you're trying to connect to is designed to only be accessed by local users, you can only get round the problem by connecting through a proxy server based in the same country as the host server.

3. A local server, which feeds your internet access to you, is set to block certain types of files (or specific web sites). This most usually occurs when people try to access certain web sites from work but can also affect students who get their internet access through their university's server. Once again, there's usually little you can do about it.

[Buenchico]

4. Your ISP is blocking access to specific sites or specific types of files. For example, AOL's parental controls might block access to certain sites or files. If this is the case, read the information on your ISP's website about adjusting parental controls or security levels. (While I'm not suggesting that you're trying to do anything illegal, it's also worth mentioning that some ISPs have agreed to block all access, irrespective of things like parental controls, to certain sites which might carry illegal content).

5. Your government is blocking access to the site. That's very unlikely (unless you happen to live somewhere like China) but it's still a possibility. If so, the only way to get round it would be to try to route the traffic via a proxy server which was not blocked.

6. Your browser is blocking access. Check the security levels. In Internet Explorer go to Tools > Internet Options > Security > Internet > Custom Levels > (Set the level to 'Medium' or possibly 'Medium-Low') > Reset > OK > Apply > OK

7. Your firewall is blocking access. Check the log files to see which sites have been blocked. If you see the ones you require, follow the instructions in your firewall's help files to find out how to unblock access to the sites.

8. There's a virus which prevents certain types of download. Run your virus scanner.

Chris

[stevie619]

thank u for u answer mate, all i want to do is download . Adobe Flash Player ,im using internet explorer and i get my broadband with **** heads(TISCALI)

[Buenchico]

Well, if one download site doesn't work, try another:

It's available on download.com:
http://www.download.com/Flash-Player/3000-2378 _4-10554344.html?tag=lst-0-1

Chris

[stevie619]

nope

[Buenchico]

(Another 2-part post):

It's almost certainly your firewall.

Actually, that should read 'one of your firewalls'. You might have two working simultaneuosly without even knowing it. If you're using XP and you've never installed another firewall then, obviously, it can only be the Windows firewall which you need to check. However, many people prefer to disable the Windows firewall and use something like Zone Alarm. This is fine until they install XP Service Pack 2. SP2 checks to see if the Windows firewall is running. If it's not, it turns it on. So, many people actually have two firewalls running simultaneously without knowing it. This can lead to confusion and, worse, conflicts.

If you've got a non-Windows firewall installed, the first thing to do is to go to XP's security panel and check that the Windows firewall is disabled. (Otherwise, ignore this bit)

[Buenchico]

We've now reached a point where you've only got one firewall operating (whether it be Windows own firewall or an external application). Log on to the internet. Get as close as you can to the required download. (i.e. get to the last page before you actually click the 'Download' button). Now disable whichever firewall you're using and attempt the download. (That's not as risky as it might sound. While I would always recommend that you should have a firewall, the actual chance of anything nasty happening to your PC or your data during the few minutes that you've turned it off is negligible. If you're really worried, just wait to see whether the download starts and then cancel it and switch the firewall back on).

You'll now know whether or not your problem lies with a firewall. (If the download worked, or at least started, it's definitely a firewall problem. If not, it's something else).

As I've stated, your Firewall seems to be the most obvious cause of the problem. If it's not, check the security settings in Internet Explorer (as explained in point 6 of my original post).

If that doesn't work, head for your local newsagent and try to find a magazine which has a 'free' cover disk with the Firefox browser on it. (Normally, I'd suggest downloading it but, for obvious reasons, that's not practical). You might even find a disk with Adobe Flash Player 9 on it.

Chris

[stevie619]

ive tried all of the above and still it dosen't work, iv'e tried to download lots of different things and keep getting "this object is blocked" this also happens sometimes when i click on links to different web sites!!!! Thank u for u time and your answers,but i think its time for the hammer....................

[RIR]

Try this.

In Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Internet Options. Click the "Security" tab. Make sure that the Internet globe is highlighted, on the left usually, and click the "Custom Level" button. Scroll down to where it says "Downloads". Just underneath that, under "File Download", make sure that the "Enable" option has a dot beside it.