Another option *might* be to burn the files to a CD and drop them in the
mail to your daughter. I know that doesn't "fix" the problem, but it
might be a logical "work around".
Good Luck
Tony Mayer
Peter Ekkerman wrote:
> Hi Jessi,
>
> Here are some other suggestions:
> As to the downloading - it is possible that your daughter's ISP blocks
> exe files as well.It does for email,but I don't know if it is for
> downloading as well.
> It could be her browser settings as well or IP settings.
>
> It sounds like you want her to have AVG.That's fine,but there are others.
> To send the AVG file to her, I recommend to zip the file
> (r-click > Send To > Compressed (zipped) folder.
> Then use YouSendIt http://www.yousendit.com/ to upload the file.
> She will get confirmation to pick it up and download it to her computer.
> The file is large AVG - 33.1 MB + update 6.9 MB = 40 MB
> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0?prd=aff
>
> However, in contrast look at Avira -free 17 MB
> It has one of the best detection records
> http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
> From CNet-Download.com
> http://xiefuh.notlong.com
> Again,zip it if she can't download this one and YouSendIt :)
>
> Peter E.
>
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Can't download AVG
> From: Jessi Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: 05-Mar-2008 6:21:01 PM
>
> Hi All,
> My daughter is having a problem downloading AVG anti-virus free.
> Whenever she starts the download she gets disconnected from the
> Internet. The Avg download seems to be the only time this happens. I
> tried sending her the download from my PC, but it won't send. It says
> her ISP (sbcglobal.net) can't accept that large of a file, or words to
> that effect...the file is a little over 27mb. I first thought the reason
> she was unable to download may have to do with Zonealarm, though that
> proved not to be the issue. If anyone has any ideas on how to help her
> it will be much appreciated. At this time she has no virus protection on
> he PC. AVG only has tech support for registered users. TIA...
> Jessi
>
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>
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