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    blokebmx Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Jan 22, 2009, 11:04 PM
    Can't download from internet
    I recently reinstalled windows xp sp2 and installed all drivers fine and a few updates FROM the internet for windows, and now when I try to download zune theme, or sp3 I get an lost connection or not available website and I have try everything from attachments to e-mails too randoms download like songs nothing works and since I can't download anything I would too see if lime wire could but I can't any answers would be appreciated
    thanks
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    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
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    #2

    Jan 22, 2009, 11:21 PM

    do a "ping -l 8192 -t <IP address of your router>" from the cmd prompt.

    Use ^C to stop.. Report if there are any timeouts. The "l" is a lower case L.
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    seahwk83 Posts: 3,276, Reputation: 212
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    #3

    Jan 23, 2009, 10:11 AM

    If you want sp3, recommend download it and then installing and not to use windows update

    Download Windows XP Service Pack 3: XP SP3 (Full package)
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    crigby Posts: 4,343, Reputation: 107
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    Jan 26, 2009, 06:16 PM
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    Hi,
    I do not use any of the above, but I "travel" with high security settings and I would suggest that You try right-clicking and selecting the "Save Target As..." selection. Works for me.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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