Issues Downloading files outside of Safari Broswer

bossjayroc · bossjayroc #1 (**permalink**)

11-24-2010, 05:31 PM

First off I'm using a MBP Intel i5
OS 10.6.5

I am having issues when trying to download files using Firefox or Google Chrome. The only browser that allows me to download .dmg or .zip files is Safari. I've gone to the Mozilla site and followed their advice but still no change.

I would like to use Firefox, however I'm unable to download anything, except for .pdf for some reason I'm able to download these.

Any advice.

Thanks in advance

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

11-24-2010, 06:30 PM

Any error messages? What exactly happens when you click on the link to download?

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #3 (**permalink**)

11-24-2010, 07:14 PM

Welcome to Mac-Forums
Try checking the paths that the other browsers are trying to download to. Try changing those paths and re-download something. Without any other information like what actually happens when you try to download something we can't really help you much more.

- Simon

bossjayroc · bossjayroc #4 (**permalink**)

11-24-2010, 10:44 PM

Hey guys sorry, I've got it figured out... there was a plugin to a program thats no longer on my mac, the plugin was still enabled. Anyway downloads were being directed to this program...

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #5 (**permalink**)

11-25-2010, 06:48 AM

Glad you got it sorted.

- Simon

Joemaxwell24 · Joemaxwell24 #6 (**permalink**)

11-25-2010, 06:05 PM

HI, EVERYONE

I just download skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg and when i try to install it it

Image Reason
skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg not recognized

Can anybody tell why is this happen i already try Utilities repair the Drive still not working.

Thank you guys may you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

cwa107 · cwa107 #7 (**permalink**)

11-25-2010, 08:11 PM

The download is corrupt, redownload. Also, please take your email address out of your post, that's not how discussion forums work and will invite spam.

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #8 (**permalink**)

11-26-2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemaxwell24

HI, EVERYONE

I just download skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg and when i try to install it it

Image Reason
skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg not recognized

Can anybody tell why is this happen i already try Utilities repair the Drive still not working.

Thank you guys may you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Try re-downloading it, sounds like a damaged/ corrupt file, or try a different source for downloading it.

- Simon

Akkina · Akkina #9 (**permalink**)

01-16-2011, 01:37 PM

Using Mac OS X 10.6.6

I am having issues when trying to download any files using safari and Firefox.
Any advice.

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]

cwa107 · cwa107 #10 (**permalink**)

01-16-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akkina

Using Mac OS X 10.6.6

I am having issues when trying to download any files using safari and Firefox.
Any advice.

Thanks in advance

Can you elaborate just a bit? What exactly are the "issues"? What kinds of files are you having trouble downloading?

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #11 (**permalink**)

01-16-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akkina

Using Mac OS X 10.6.6

I am having issues when trying to download any files using safari and Firefox.
Any advice.

Thanks in advance

[/QUOTE]

What issues are you having, sorry but can't help unless you provide more information than "issues".

- Simon

vansmith · vansmith #12 (**permalink**)

01-16-2011, 02:00 PM

If you've installed any sort of download manager and then uninstalled it, you've likely done so incorrectly. If this is indeed the case, re-install it and make sure to use the included uninstaller. It's amazing how often issues that have to do with the inability to download files are caused by improperly uninstalled download managers.

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	11-24-2010, 06:30 PM Any error messages? What exactly happens when you click on the link to download? Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Buzzard2010 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2010 Location: Bakewell, UK Posts: 2,532 Mac Specs: iMac G3 800MHz :D \| PowerMac G4 \| MacBook Pro 15" 2.8GHz C2D 500GB HDD 4GB 9600M / 9600M GT 10.7.1	11-25-2010, 06:48 AM Glad you got it sorted. - Simon Rest In Peace Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 [aged 56] If you have been helped, don't forget to use the Reputation system just above the post to the right. May 2011 Nominated: March 2011 & April 2011
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Joemaxwell24 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 25, 2010 Posts: 1	11-25-2010, 06:05 PM HI, EVERYONE I just download skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg and when i try to install it it Image Reason skype_5.0.0.6378.dmg not recognized Can anybody tell why is this happen i already try Utilities repair the Drive still not working. Thank you guys may you have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. Last edited by Joemaxwell24; 11-25-2010 at 09:40 PM.
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vansmith #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,301 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	01-16-2011, 02:00 PM If you've installed any sort of download manager and then uninstalled it, you've likely done so incorrectly. If this is indeed the case, re-install it and make sure to use the included uninstaller. It's amazing how often issues that have to do with the inability to download files are caused by improperly uninstalled download managers. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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bossjayroc #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 2	11-24-2010, 05:31 PM First off I'm using a MBP Intel i5 OS 10.6.5 I am having issues when trying to download files using Firefox or Google Chrome. The only browser that allows me to download .dmg or .zip files is Safari. I've gone to the Mozilla site and followed their advice but still no change. I would like to use Firefox, however I'm unable to download anything, except for .pdf for some reason I'm able to download these. Any advice. Thanks in advance
	QUOTE Thanks

bossjayroc #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 2	11-24-2010, 10:44 PM Hey guys sorry, I've got it figured out... there was a plugin to a program thats no longer on my mac, the plugin was still enabled. Anyway downloads were being directed to this program...
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cwa107 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	11-25-2010, 08:11 PM The download is corrupt, redownload. Also, please take your email address out of your post, that's not how discussion forums work and will invite spam.
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Akkina #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 16, 2011 Posts: 1	01-16-2011, 01:37 PM Using Mac OS X 10.6.6 I am having issues when trying to download any files using safari and Firefox. Any advice. Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]
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