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I need Marcromedia 7 to view certain websites, but everytime I go to the Macromedia site to download it, my computer locks up. Anyone know a solution? My computer is a Gateway and it's running WinME. I'm clueless (as usual).
Originally posted by 88grandmarquis I need Marcromedia 7 to view certain websites, but everytime I go to the Macromedia site to download it, my computer locks up. Anyone know a solution? My computer is a Gateway and it's running WinME. I'm clueless (as usual).
I may be able to help. . . but I'll have to ask a few silly questions first.
#1 - Do you have any type of virus protection running?
#2 - Do you use dialup or broadband to acces the Internet?
#3 - Are you going directly to the Macromedia web site or going there via a link from another web site?
#4 - Have you completely turned off and restarted your computer, and tried it again?
Definitely want to right click on the Norton icon on the lower right of the task bar and "disable" it during your attempt to install.
That is another important part to note; it is downloading AND installing. It is completely possible that your system could be unresponsive for as much as three to five minutes (even with broadband). Honest.
. . although I obviously have no idea how long you have given it to complete before "realizing" it was frozen.
If you want to give it another try, Lord knows I'll be crusing the board for a while, I'll keep my eye out for you to report back.
. . and hopefully some other GEEK WILL SPEAK UP HERE TOO WITH SOME SUGGESTIONS in the meantime.
It takes about 10 seconds to lock up the computer. I got Flash 5 uninstalled, but I still can't get the new one. I'm tired and sick of this computer. I'll mess with it tomorrow.
If I had the extra money I'd just buy a new DELL and get rid of all these problems. Anyone need a WinME Gateway for target practice?
Sorry. I really hate this computer. Know what I just did? I just ordered a Dell, but I screwed up and now I have to wait till tomorrow to get the sales person again. Not a good night.
I hate all computers, and the feeling is mutual. They will eventually kill me, I know this, and accept it with much the same aplomb that the bug feels when you stand on it..
Windows ME is probably the worst thing anyone ever did to the population. I luckily do not have it, so only get screwed by windows 98, or xp..
If you computer is freezing, it is trying to do something it can't - this will either be a conflict with a software application, or a conflict with processor access. Close down everything, exit ALL programs except the ones needed to run windows, and try again. Do not just disable the programs, use the ctl alt del task manager to identify, and exit all programs, and try again.
That may work, and this may have blown my don't know diddly act..