> Greetings,
>
> I've recently updgraded my computer to a dual core AMD Athlon 64X2
> +3800 along with an Asus SLI-Deluxe motherboard. Before the upgrade I
> was able to download various files off of the Internet and
> install/use them without any problems. Now when I download any file
> on my upgraded computer, (especially .zip files) I get an error
> message that tells me that the files are corrupt.
>
> I can't provde my computer information, but only if requested and
> through e-mail transmission only. Thanks for any suggestions.
>
> V/R
> Bryan Lee

"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:

> In news:8A0B1236-1D5B-4CF1-A310-D2ECAC2D97AE@microsoft.com,
> Redline_76 <Redline***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I've recently updgraded my computer to a dual core AMD Athlon 64X2
> > +3800 along with an Asus SLI-Deluxe motherboard. Before the upgrade I
> > was able to download various files off of the Internet and
> > install/use them without any problems. Now when I download any file
> > on my upgraded computer, (especially .zip files) I get an error
> > message that tells me that the files are corrupt.
> >
> > I can't provde my computer information, but only if requested and
> > through e-mail transmission only. Thanks for any suggestions.
> >
> > V/R
> > Bryan Lee
>
> It's unlikely that anyone will be able to provide assistance with so little
> information, and it is equally unlikely that anyone will want to do this via
> email. This is a newsgroup. The whole point is to keep replies in the group,
> so everyone can follow the thread.If you're nervous about providing things
> like exact error messages/your version of Windows/so forth to a group of
> strangers (although I'm not sure what you fear someone might do with it),
> you should probably find a local consultant or reliable tech/computer shop
> to help you out.
>
>
>

>
>
> "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
>
>> In news:8A0B1236-1D5B-4CF1-A310-D2ECAC2D97AE@microsoft.com,
>> Redline_76 <Redline***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>> > Greetings,
>> >
>> > I've recently updgraded my computer to a dual core AMD Athlon 64X2
>> > +3800 along with an Asus SLI-Deluxe motherboard. Before the upgrade
>> > I was able to download various files off of the Internet and
>> > install/use them without any problems. Now when I download any file
>> > on my upgraded computer, (especially .zip files) I get an error
>> > message that tells me that the files are corrupt.
>> >
>> > I can't provde my computer information, but only if requested and
>> > through e-mail transmission only. Thanks for any suggestions.
>> >
>> > V/R
>> > Bryan Lee
>>
>> It's unlikely that anyone will be able to provide assistance with so
>> little information, and it is equally unlikely that anyone will want
>> to do this via email. This is a newsgroup. The whole point is to keep
>> replies in the group, so everyone can follow the thread.If you're
>> nervous about providing things like exact error messages/your version
>> of Windows/so forth to a group of strangers (although I'm not sure
>> what you fear someone might do with it), you should probably find a
>> local consultant or reliable tech/computer shop to help you out.
>>
>>
>>
> I know a good deal about computer hardware, it's the software part
> that I'm not too savy in. I was about to export my System Info on my
> last post, but with my near total ignorance of software I wasn't sure
> if the system info file contained sensitive (ie: personal)
> information. That's why I was apprehensive to post the info publicly
> because it's better safe then sorry.
>
> I'm running Windows XP Home w/ SP2 (with all the critical updates).
> In the background I have the Windows Firewall running along with the
> NVidia Forceware Firewall for anti-hacking only. I've disabled both
> firewalls along with my anti-virus software because I thought that the
> security scripts could've corrupted the files as they are downloaded.
> Any file, being .gif,
> .jpeg, .zip etc. gets corrupted about 85% of the time.  I've upgraded
> my modem drivers and contacted my ISP to see if there's "file
> leeching", but it didn't solve the problem. I've talked to other
> software gurus and they are stumped as well.

"Malke" wrote:

> Redline_76 wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> >
> >> In news:8A0B1236-1D5B-4CF1-A310-D2ECAC2D97AE@microsoft.com,
> >> Redline_76 <Redline***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
> >> > Greetings,
> >> >
> >> > I've recently updgraded my computer to a dual core AMD Athlon 64X2
> >> > +3800 along with an Asus SLI-Deluxe motherboard. Before the upgrade
> >> > I was able to download various files off of the Internet and
> >> > install/use them without any problems. Now when I download any file
> >> > on my upgraded computer, (especially .zip files) I get an error
> >> > message that tells me that the files are corrupt.
> >> >
> >> > I can't provde my computer information, but only if requested and
> >> > through e-mail transmission only. Thanks for any suggestions.
> >> >
> >> > V/R
> >> > Bryan Lee
> >>
> >> It's unlikely that anyone will be able to provide assistance with so
> >> little information, and it is equally unlikely that anyone will want
> >> to do this via email. This is a newsgroup. The whole point is to keep
> >> replies in the group, so everyone can follow the thread.If you're
> >> nervous about providing things like exact error messages/your version
> >> of Windows/so forth to a group of strangers (although I'm not sure
> >> what you fear someone might do with it), you should probably find a
> >> local consultant or reliable tech/computer shop to help you out.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> > I know a good deal about computer hardware, it's the software part
> > that I'm not too savy in. I was about to export my System Info on my
> > last post, but with my near total ignorance of software I wasn't sure
> > if the system info file contained sensitive (ie: personal)
> > information. That's why I was apprehensive to post the info publicly
> > because it's better safe then sorry.
> >
> > I'm running Windows XP Home w/ SP2 (with all the critical updates).
> > In the background I have the Windows Firewall running along with the
> > NVidia Forceware Firewall for anti-hacking only. I've disabled both
> > firewalls along with my anti-virus software because I thought that the
> > security scripts could've corrupted the files as they are downloaded.
> > Any file, being .gif,
> > .jpeg, .zip etc. gets corrupted about 85% of the time.  I've upgraded
> > my modem drivers and contacted my ISP to see if there's "file
> > leeching", but it didn't solve the problem. I've talked to other
> > software gurus and they are stumped as well.
>
> Enable one firewall. I would use the WF and disable the Nvidia Firewall.
>
> Enable the antivirus. Make sure it is a current version (not earlier
> than 2005) with an active subscription and updated definitions.
>
> Make sure the computer is completely clean:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
> When you did the upgrade, did you do a clean install of Windows or a
> Repair Install? Did you remember to install all the drivers for your
> new motherboard?
>
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm - Repair Install
> How-To
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#reinstall_Windows - What
> you will need on-hand
> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/moving_xp.html - for changing
> motherboard
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

> I upgraded about two months ago. I did a complte wipeout of the HD and
> fresh installed Windows XP Home. All the drivers are up to date
> including the mobo, cpu, modem, vid card, on-board sound, BIOS and
> Ethernet Drivers.
>
> I've checked not only with my internal anti-virus, but I went to Panda
> as well. Both scans are clean. I also ran an anti-spyware scan and
> cleaned the entire computer.
>
> I'll disable the NVidia Firewall completely and just keep the Windows
> one running. But even with both diabled, I still have corrupted files
> when I try to open/unzip them. I used the stock windows zip extractor
> and it failed, then I used 7-Zip and that too was a no go.

> I tried to copy my System Info, but the posts only allow 30000
> charachters per post.

"Malke" wrote:

>
> I don't think we need your System Info anyway. You've provided more
> details in this last post.  You mentioned a modem. Do you connect to
> the Internet by dialup? Since you know your system is clean the issue
> is probably with the hardware and/or your phone line. Here are a few
> suggestions. As always in troubleshooting, try one thing at a time and
> test after each change.
>
> 1. Try connecting the phone cable to a different phone jack.
> 2. Swap out the phone cable for a new one. Using one that is so long it
> wraps around the room twice? Try a new, shorter one.
> 3. If you are using a line splitter on the phone jack, remove the
> splitter.
> 4. Uninstall the modem and put in a known-working one. If the modem is
> on the motherboard, disable it in the BIOS and put in a PCI modem
> (cheap).
> 5. Don't forget to check with your phone company. If you aren't getting
> good connectivity (like you're way out in the country or squirrels have
> eaten the lines), you'll get corrupted downloads.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

"Malke" wrote:

> Redline_76 wrote:
> 
> > I have a DSL connection, and I've went and bought a phone wire for DSL
> > usage from Radio Shack. The distance from the phone jack to the modem
> > is not applicable since the phone jack is just four feet from the
> > computer. That phone jack only services the modem, so there's no
> > resource sharing on that station. In addidtion, I've called the phone
> > company to check for a possiable "dirty line", but they reported back
> > that the diagnostics test that they preformed came back clean.
> >
> > I'll try a different jack location. That's the only troubleshooting
> > step that I haven't performed already. I'm really begining to think
> > that it's either the modem or the ethernet adapter that's causing the
> > conflict, but we'll try out your suggestions one at a time before
> > jumping to conclusions.
>
> This is why it's important to give all details in the first post. Your
> previous posts gave the impression that you had dialup, particularly
> since you referred to "modem drivers". What "modem drivers"? If you
> installed a dialup modem in your new computer, you don't need it and it
> has nothing to do with your DSL connection. Since you've now told me
> that you have DSL:
>
> 1. Did you put filters on all your jacks sharing the same phone line as
> the DSL connection? If not, please do so. Not having filters will
> definitely cause the symptoms you are experiencing.
>
> 2. I very much doubt the cabling has anything to do with this unless you
> made the ethernet cable going from the DSL modem to your computer
> yourself. If you have any hand-made cables, replace them with
> store-bought. Poorly made cables can definitely cause the symptoms you
> are experiencing.
>
> 3. Make sure you have installed the drivers for your ethernet adapter.
> If the ethernet adapter is on the motherboard, use the latest
> motherboard drivers from Asus. If in doubt about the quality of the
> onboard NIC, disable it in the BIOS and put in a PCI NIC.
>
> 4. Consider having a local professional come on-site and take a look. I
> understand that you feel you are quite computer-savvy, but another pair
> of eyes is always useful.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

"Steve Cook" wrote:

> I agree with Malke. This sounds like a NIC driver issue to me.
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
> > Redline_76 wrote:
> > 
> > > I have a DSL connection, and I've went and bought a phone wire for DSL
> > > usage from Radio Shack. The distance from the phone jack to the modem
> > > is not applicable since the phone jack is just four feet from the
> > > computer. That phone jack only services the modem, so there's no
> > > resource sharing on that station. In addidtion, I've called the phone
> > > company to check for a possiable "dirty line", but they reported back
> > > that the diagnostics test that they preformed came back clean.
> > >
> > > I'll try a different jack location. That's the only troubleshooting
> > > step that I haven't performed already. I'm really begining to think
> > > that it's either the modem or the ethernet adapter that's causing the
> > > conflict, but we'll try out your suggestions one at a time before
> > > jumping to conclusions.
> >
> > This is why it's important to give all details in the first post. Your
> > previous posts gave the impression that you had dialup, particularly
> > since you referred to "modem drivers". What "modem drivers"? If you
> > installed a dialup modem in your new computer, you don't need it and it
> > has nothing to do with your DSL connection. Since you've now told me
> > that you have DSL:
> >
> > 1. Did you put filters on all your jacks sharing the same phone line as
> > the DSL connection? If not, please do so. Not having filters will
> > definitely cause the symptoms you are experiencing.
> >
> > 2. I very much doubt the cabling has anything to do with this unless you
> > made the ethernet cable going from the DSL modem to your computer
> > yourself. If you have any hand-made cables, replace them with
> > store-bought. Poorly made cables can definitely cause the symptoms you
> > are experiencing.
> >
> > 3. Make sure you have installed the drivers for your ethernet adapter.
> > If the ethernet adapter is on the motherboard, use the latest
> > motherboard drivers from Asus. If in doubt about the quality of the
> > onboard NIC, disable it in the BIOS and put in a PCI NIC.
> >
> > 4. Consider having a local professional come on-site and take a look. I
> > understand that you feel you are quite computer-savvy, but another pair
> > of eyes is always useful.
> >
> > Malke
> > --
> > Elephant Boy Computers
> > www.elephantboycomputers.com
> > "Don't Panic!"
> > MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> >

> I apologize about not being more open about my computer's setup.
> Normally on other websites that offers troubleshooting help, they ask
> for detailed information via e-mail correspondence or private messages
> versus posting them on open-air forums to keep things confidential.
> This is my first time posting on Microsoft's help forums, so I wasn't
> accustomed to what I should and shouldn't post. Just ask me specific
> questions about what you would like to know and I will answer them the
> best of my ability.
>
> You mentioned a NIC driver, but I'm not sure what that is. Is it my
> Ethernet driver, or something else?
>
> I have the Asus KN8-SLI Deluxe motherboard (939-pin), and I can post
> all the driver versions I have installed to date if requested.