large files get corrupt during download

hi,

whenever i try to download a file that is more than 10 mb, it doesn't execute.

i have downloaded mozilla, acrobat reader, avg setup and avast setup etc. the download is successful, but when i try to install, some error or other pops up or i get the 'file is corrupt, download again' message. but small files like flash player etc work.

am at my wits' end.

thanks in advance.

urvi

 

Hi urvi,

Which internet connection do you have - dialup or dsl ? any download manager?

 

i have a broadband connection

no download managers

 

Is it dsl or cable (LAN) connection ?

Is the problem with all the files (like mp3,exe,zip etc.) or with exe only ?

 

it is a cable connection

the problem is with .exe files

 

Check with your operator if he has some sort of anti virus protection enabled on his server or if there are excessive packet loss at your end.

 

urvikapoor--Everett makes several suggestions here
http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/106171.html
I have understood that you can download large files with file extensions other than .exe successfully, so it is not a matter that your ISP prevents large downloads or breaks the connection.