Cannot run or save downloads

Downloading an executable file e. This happens because Firefox honors your Windows security settings for downloading applications and other potentially unsafe files from the Internet. To resolve this problem, use the solution given below. You can reset your system Internet security settings in Internet Explorer.

You may be able to diagnose your download problem by following the steps given in the Troubleshoot and diagnose Firefox problems article. Based on information from Unable to save or download files mozillaZine KB. Grow and share your expertise with others. Answer questions and improve our knowledge base.

Search Support Search. Home Firefox Fix slowness, crashing, Firefox won't save What to do if you can't download or This article describes steps to take if you are unable to download or save files using Firefox. Then, copy each of the following two commands one at a time and paste it into the black CMD window. Press Enter after each command.

Please indicate if you have any problems, or when you get this far. Okay those were applied and I was successfull getting IE to crash. Is there a file there with a. Please ZIP the file with a password and upload it somewhere; post the link privately share the password with those you choose to allow to examine the contents.

I can be reached at no. I found out that I could not upload from this computer. I had to use my laptop. IE was doing the same thing it does when I try to save a download. Wednesday, June 17, AM. So, the act of navigating the file system seems to have the effect of crashing IE How critical is the Pure Networks software?

It looks like it may include a shell namespace component that could be impacting IE. Any chance you're able to uninstall it? Okay so I was able to browse and open multiple files right from IE with no issues.

I am going to uninstall the Pure Networks Software and see if it resolves the issue. Wednesday, June 17, PM. Please indicate the result of uninstalling the software and rebooting - do you still experience the crash? Well that was it. I uninstalled the program and did a reboot. IE now downloads and saves with no issues. I reinstalled the program to see if I would get the same issue and IE is still working. So it looks like an uninstall and and reinstall of the software did the trick.

Save as a different file name, type, or download location on your PC. Run the app, extension, or other file type. After Internet Explorer runs a security scan, the file will open and run on your PC. Cancel the download and go back to browsing the web. You can also save smaller files—like single pictures—to your PC. Right-select the picture, link, or file you want to save, and then choose Save picture or Save target as.

Download Manager keeps track of pictures, documents, and other files you download from the web. Files you've downloaded are automatically saved in the Downloads folder. You can always move downloads from the Downloads folder to other places on your PC. To view files you've downloaded while using Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, and then select View downloads.

You'll be able to see what you've downloaded from the web, where these items are stored on your PC, and choose actions to take on your downloads. Open Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, and then select View downloads. In the View Downloads dialog box, select Options in the lower-left. Choose a different default download location by selecting Browse and then selecting OK when you're done. Internet Explorer uses add-ons such as Adobe Reader to view some files in the browser.

If a file that needs an add-on won't open, you might have an older version of the add-on, which needs to be updated. When you download a file, Internet Explorer checks for clues that the download is malicious or potentially harmful to your PC.

If Internet Explorer identifies a download as suspicious, you'll be notified so you can decide whether or not to save, run, or open the file.