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download does not complete correctly ubuntu iso

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jbendowsky
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I've attempted twice to download a ubuntu iso. I've successfully burned both files to a separate disc and attempted to install ubuntu from the disc and also run ubuntu from the disc. I've got two different sized files and the install/run from CD fails and I suspect that downloading in Mozilla Firefox has issues with big files. I was not notified either time that the download was incomplete. Should I just try this in IE?

I've attempted twice to download a ubuntu iso. I've successfully burned both files to a separate disc and attempted to install ubuntu from the disc and also run ubuntu from the disc. I've got two different sized files and the install/run from CD fails and I suspect that downloading in Mozilla Firefox has issues with big files. I was not notified either time that the download was incomplete. Should I just try this in IE?

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cor-el
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If downloaded files get corrupted then the first to check is anti-virus software. Firefox closes the file while downloading after each received block to update file pointers and AV software can see that as a sign that the download has finished and perform a file check instead of waiting until the download has finished and Firefox calls the AV program.

See http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files

jbendowsky
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Will this happen even with Windows Firewall? I'm on Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3. I have no other firewall.

cor-el
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It is more likely an issue with anti-virus software and not a firewall.
You can check Control Panel > Security

If Windows is blocking it then you wouldn't see a file at all.

See also http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files

jbendowsky
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What I'm trying to say is I have absolutely no antivirus. I never have and I never will. Why would the download not come in correctly? Maybe it's a problem with ubuntu's download. I'm trying it in IE to see if I have the same problem.