Security Alert --> Cannot Download Anything

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Whenever I try to download any type of file, from any site, the prompt box
pops up and ask whether I'd like to open the file, or save it to disk.
Regardless of what button I click, immediately after an error message pops up
saying "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be
downloaded." I have tried changing everything from restricted sites to, of
course, all options in the security settings to no avail. Also, when I try
and move my security settings below medium, I get another error message
saying "The recommended security level for this zone is "Medium". "The level
that you have chosen is lower than this. Please choose a security level of
"Medium" or higher." This happens with any type of file from all sites,
whether they be email or just some random site.
 
Hi davidjs :-)

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If you have McAfee:

Disable the McAfee ActiveX controls Applet filters in the Internet Filter
window when you select Customize your VShield settings

"Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on this
page. As a result pages may not display correctly."
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN;Q319585&LN=EN

How can I turn off the "security alert" dialog boxes that appear when I
access a secure Web site using Internet Explorer
http://itinfo.mit.edu/answer?id=5228

If you have installed any 3rd party toolbars such as Google or Yahoo, or
Yahoo companion, ad or popup blockers, disable them.

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Zone Alarm Pro blocks all access to FTP sites by default.
http://www.mcse.ms/archive55-2004-1-286164.html

ZoneAlarm Help - How to set up Zone Alarm
http://www.donhoover.net/

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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Hi. I am running Windows XP, SP2, and I'm not running McCafee, just Norton,
though it is disabled. Funny you mention that script debugger tip at
kellys-corner.com, because in order to access it, you have to download
something, which of course, I cannot. Also, it doesn't just happen with FTP
downloads, but with all. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Jan Il said:
Hi davidjs :-)

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If you have McAfee:

Disable the McAfee ActiveX controls Applet filters in the Internet Filter
window when you select Customize your VShield settings

"Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on this
page. As a result pages may not display correctly."
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN;Q319585&LN=EN

How can I turn off the "security alert" dialog boxes that appear when I
access a secure Web site using Internet Explorer
http://itinfo.mit.edu/answer?id=5228

If you have installed any 3rd party toolbars such as Google or Yahoo, or
Yahoo companion, ad or popup blockers, disable them.

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Zone Alarm Pro blocks all access to FTP sites by default.
http://www.mcse.ms/archive55-2004-1-286164.html

ZoneAlarm Help - How to set up Zone Alarm
http://www.donhoover.net/

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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Whenever I try to download any type of file, from any site, the prompt box
pops up and ask whether I'd like to open the file, or save it to disk.
Regardless of what button I click, immediately after an error message pops
up
saying "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be
downloaded." I have tried changing everything from restricted sites to,
of
course, all options in the security settings to no avail. Also, when I
try
and move my security settings below medium, I get another error message
saying "The recommended security level for this zone is "Medium". "The
level
that you have chosen is lower than this. Please choose a security level
of
"Medium" or higher." This happens with any type of file from all sites,
whether they be email or just some random site.
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Hi davidjs :-)
Hi. I am running Windows XP, SP2, and I'm not running McCafee, just
Norton,
though it is disabled. Funny you mention that script debugger tip at
kellys-corner.com, because in order to access it, you have to download
something, which of course, I cannot. Also, it doesn't just happen with
FTP
downloads, but with all. Any other suggestions? Thanks.
Click to expand...

Do you have access to another PC? I mentioned the script at Kelly's as it
just may be the answer to your problem. If you have access to another PC,
download it to a floppy then copy it to your hard drive and run it.

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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Jan Il said:
Hi davidjs :-)

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only
guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If you have McAfee:

Disable the McAfee ActiveX controls Applet filters in the Internet Filter
window when you select Customize your VShield settings

"Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on
this
page. As a result pages may not display correctly."
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN;Q319585&LN=EN

How can I turn off the "security alert" dialog boxes that appear when I
access a secure Web site using Internet Explorer
http://itinfo.mit.edu/answer?id=5228

If you have installed any 3rd party toolbars such as Google or Yahoo, or
Yahoo companion, ad or popup blockers, disable them.

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Zone Alarm Pro blocks all access to FTP sites by default.
http://www.mcse.ms/archive55-2004-1-286164.html

ZoneAlarm Help - How to set up Zone Alarm
http://www.donhoover.net/

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Whenever I try to download any type of file, from any site, the prompt
box
pops up and ask whether I'd like to open the file, or save it to disk.
Regardless of what button I click, immediately after an error message
pops
up
saying "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be
downloaded." I have tried changing everything from restricted sites
to,
of
course, all options in the security settings to no avail. Also, when I
try
and move my security settings below medium, I get another error message
saying "The recommended security level for this zone is "Medium". "The
level
that you have chosen is lower than this. Please choose a security
level
of
"Medium" or higher." This happens with any type of file from all
sites,
whether they be email or just some random site.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Disable NAV's Script Blocker, too:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001020912195106
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Shell/User, Security), AH-VSOP
Hi. I am running Windows XP, SP2, and I'm not running McCafee, just
Norton, though it is disabled. Funny you mention that script debugger
tip at kellys-corner.com, because in order to access it, you have to
download something, which of course, I cannot. Also, it doesn't just
happen with FTP downloads, but with all. Any other suggestions? Thanks.

Jan Il said:
Hi davidjs :-)

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only
guess at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Disable the Script Debugger in IE (Line 142) - Win XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

If you have McAfee:

Disable the McAfee ActiveX controls Applet filters in the Internet
Filter window when you select Customize your VShield settings

"Your current security settings prohibit running Active X controls on
this page. As a result pages may not display correctly."
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/acxen.htm
or
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN;Q319585&LN=EN

How can I turn off the "security alert" dialog boxes that appear when I
access a secure Web site using Internet Explorer
http://itinfo.mit.edu/answer?id=5228

If you have installed any 3rd party toolbars such as Google or Yahoo, or
Yahoo companion, ad or popup blockers, disable them.

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer - Windows XP Service
Pack 2:
http://www.winxptutor.com/lmzunlock.htm

Zone Alarm Pro blocks all access to FTP sites by default.
http://www.mcse.ms/archive55-2004-1-286164.html

ZoneAlarm Help - How to set up Zone Alarm
http://www.donhoover.net/

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers. How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Whenever I try to download any type of file, from any site, the
prompt box pops up and ask whether I'd like to open the file, or save
it to disk. Regardless of what button I click, immediately after an
error message pops up
saying "Your current security settings do not allow this file to be
downloaded." I have tried changing everything from restricted sites
to, of
course, all options in the security settings to no avail. Also, when
I try
and move my security settings below medium, I get another error
message saying "The recommended security level for this zone is
"Medium". "The level
that you have chosen is lower than this. Please choose a security
level of
"Medium" or higher." This happens with any type of file from all
sites, whether they be email or just some random site.
Click to expand...
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