Cannot download from public website

[asplus]

I am trying to download a .zip file from a mirror site on my laptop. When I click on the file to download, it seems that the process hangs undefinitely. I was able to download the file from my XP desktop without a problem. Any idea? Both machines are running SP2.

I set my IE security to LOW. Still no success...
I tested by downloading the Windows AntiSpyware at

http://www.microsoft.com.

That works...
Here is what I am trying to do:
Main page is:

http://www.postgresql.org

I clik on "DOWNLOADS" at the top
I click on "FTP Browser" on the top left
I click on "WIN32" folder
I click on "postgresql-8.0.3-binaries-no-installer.zip
I click on one of the flags (I tried different ones) The page hangs...

Thanks

Bernard Le Jour
AS Plus Informatique Inc.

 

[linney]

Any luck if you change this check box?

IE/ Tools/ Internet Options/ Advanced "Use Passive FTP (for firewall and DSL modem compatibility)"

"Specifies to use passive FTP, which does not require your (local) machine to know its Internet IP address. Some network configurations will only work with passive mode turned on, while others will only work with passive mode turned off. This feature allows you to select which mode to use for compatibility with your network settings. Most network configurations will support both modes. The passive FTP mode is considered more secure."


You could try the troubleshooting check lists in these articles.

You Cannot Access Your MSN E-mail Account or Authenticate with a Web Site in Various Programs

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813951

Troubleshoot Situations Where You Cannot Connect to Secure Web Sites by Using Internet Explorer in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;813444

816037 - You Cannot Download Files from an FTP Server

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;816037&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

321050 - Description of a Personal Firewall

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;321050&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

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314095 - How to Troubleshoot Possible Causes of Internet Connection Problems

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314095&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

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