Corrupted File? Download Prblm

[ChrisH]

I get a prompt indicating a corrupted file when I attempt to download the software.

Any fixes for this?

Thanks,

Chris

[Conflow]

Hi Chris,

Welcome to the Forum. Concerning your 'corrupted file' ? can you advise as

to what Anti-Virus Software you are using and is it up to date ?

Recently there has been a spate of vicious 'Web Page Hijackers' at work and

many innnocent people are suffering the consequences particularily those who

listen to Web Cast Music and Radio Stations and iPod Tunes etc....

Such listeners run the gauntlet of over an 80% chance of 'infection' unless they

have implimented self preservation procedures...its most likely to be the reason

for your 'corrupted download' .

PTE comes from a secure Server but that's no guarantee that some 'so-and-so'

has not parked something on your PC prior to the download.

Let's know how you get on and if the problem persists come back on Line and

we will attempt a remedy -

Brian.Conflow.

[ChrisH]

can you advise as

to what Anti-Virus Software you are using and is it up to date ?

Hello Brian,

Thanks for the reply. I run Norton software and as far as I know it is up to date. I have had problems in the past with .zip files.

particularily those who

listen to Web Cast Music and Radio Stations and iPod Tunes etc....

I don't listen to Web Cast, ipod Tunes, etc.

This is the message I get when trying to open the file: apr.zip is not a windows help file, or the file is corrupted.

I really appreciate the helphere, thanks again.

Chris

[Conflow]

Hi Chris,

Got your reply, just a few questions on the assumption that Norton is O.K. and the PC is O.K

I am also working on the assumption that you dont have a resident Downloader Folder ?

1) What Win.System are you using ? Win '98 or XP or 2000 ?

2) Prior to downloading Zip Files you really need to create a resident 'Download Folder' on the PC.

3) Open Windows Explorer and somewhere in the Right-Hand Window select an empty space and RH.Clk and

on the dropdown menu select 'New' - clk.that and give the New Folder a name,eg:- Downloads.

4) Now download PTE again and save it into 'Downloads' and put a Downloads shortcut on the Desktop.

5) Open the Download Folder from the Desktop and 'double-clk' the Program Zip - if it asks you do you want

Downloads to be a favourite Zip Folder, say yes, then select 'Unzip' or alternatively select 'Unzip & Install' -

It will ask you where to install, say Program Files, and when finished close the Zip Window.

6) On some PCs' the PTE Software will self-install - put in in Program files.

NEVER PUT A LIVE PROGRAM ON THE DESKTOP - IT CREATES MANY PROBLEMS.

Hope this helps,

Brian.Conflow.

[ChrisH]

Downloaded PTE into the folder, put the folder on the desktop, opened the folder, dbl clicked on the program and got the same prompt. The "program" icon is "question mark".

Still a no-go.

[Conflow]

Chrish,

What Operating System are you using ? -- give me some details ?

It seems that the PC.System can't recognise this 'File of Types'

I will go into it later when I get the PC. details.

By the way are you using an 'Apple Mac' ?

Brian.Conflow.

P.S...don't change anything you have done so far.

[ChrisH]

Hey Brian,

Good news, (at least for me) I was able to download the software with some help from the folks at wnsoft. Now, however, after following the instructions to embed an autorun file into the slide program I am unable to get the program to run on its' own. This sounds like an easier fix.

I am typing in [autorun]

open=nameofprogram.exe

icon=nameofprogram.exe

and then saving the file into the slide file, but thus far no luck.

Sure would appreciate another assist.

Thanks,

Chris

[Ken Cox]

Chris

use the forum search for autorun

been discussed many times

autorun is intended to make a cd autorun

and that starts the program

ken

[Conflow]

Back again Chris,

Indeed Ken Cox is quite correct - 'Autorun' is usually deployed to automatically start a CD-Disc inserted

into the PC, example:- When you insert a 'Music CD' into the PC and it starts to play.

Sometimes the folks in Russia don't quite understand our vernacular English which leads to some confusion.

I really need to know what Computer System you are using...I have asked 3 times...

Without that data I can't really help you.

Brian.Conflow.