http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574 Giveaway of the Day Forums » Topic: Please Help! Not Able To Download anything for 2 weeks...... en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:22:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-42525 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:23:09 +0000 hotdoge3 42525@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Try this if you get " Activation module failed to connect to Giveawayoftheday.com. Software activation is not possible at the moment. Please try to go to giveawayoftheday if you make it try to go from a to b like main page to forums if very slow it be over load that how I work out that some time not Activation,try later you be ok I find if only one hour to some time's can be bad but that was a long time a go &#38; software may stop you like spyware scanner stop or give it ok for go out. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-42309 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:15:55 +0000 aRenegade 42309@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>You may want to reconsider giving up on GAOTD for the simple reason that the problems you’re experiencing may compound and become issues with other programs. In essence it’s a ticking time bomb and the clock is still running. There is nothing extraordinary or unique about GAOTD downloads. Unless you understand what changed in your PC, and done something about it, then all anyone can recommend is that you have at the ready all the disks containing your backup’s (i.e., My Documents folder, My Pictures, My Music, My Favorites, etc).</p> <p>On many occasions someone griped in frustration because their PC wasn’t behaving has called me. Something has changed, to that there is no doubt, but what is the question. So I would go through various troubleshooting steps attempting to isolate their problem. Sometimes I’d be on the phone for hours saying, “Try this, does it help?” and the answer would be, “Ok I tried that and NO it doesn’t help, I’ve still got the problem”. Eventually I’d be enticed to make a house call, and after a few minutes I would isolate the problem. After fixing their PC I’d ask, “I thought you said over the phone you tried what I just did and said it didn’t work?” And the answer, “I guess I misunderstood because I thought I was following your instructions. Sorry about that!”</p> <p>Was I pissed that I had to make a road trip to fix a problem that could have just as easily been fixed by themselves? No I couldn’t, because I’ve been guilty (on more than one occasion) of making the same kind of error. Swearing to some technical support person over the phone, convinced that I’ve done a troubleshooting step when in fact I only thought I did. With all that in mind, consider remote assistance. Send an invitation to a “Techie” friend or computer expert and let them connect to your computer to help you solve your problem. Here’s where you can get more details:</p> <p>Using Remote Assistance to Get Help When You Need It<br /> <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/intro.mspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/remoteassist/intro.mspx</a></p> <p>Step-by-Step Guide to Remote Assistance<br /> <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457004.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457004.aspx</a></p> <p>Another suggestion to fix the problem would be to do a System Restore. Find a restore point from two weeks ago (the point where you could install GAOTD’s), and restore your system to that point, undoing any changes that got you in trouble. It’s a safe way of getting you back to where you were without jeopardizing personal files or the majority of customized settings.</p> <p>Don’t give in and keep in mind how much more computer savvy you’ll have from this experience! </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-42291 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:13:32 +0000 hotdoge3 42291@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>My Clock say it 2010 &#38; it ok all,I tell spyware terminator Dynamic Security Agent it ok AV and firewall pop up OK All-Seeing-Eye you don't say the software that on you PC. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41859 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:46:31 +0000 Jul 41859@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi pals,</p> <p>Thanks for all advise . I guess g0t to say 'goodbye' to GOTD. Dropby sometimes. Tks 'Rabbit', Lee, Buddy and take care. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41673 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:53:31 +0000 Jul 41673@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi hotdoge3,</p> <p>Thanks for trying to help too. Yes I already tried to do by switching off my firewall before but still the same (un-believeable why still doesn't work)And I been 'keep trying' for months now still the same error msg. </p> <p>Dear Violet,<br /> Thanks for advise too (I am not tech either :) ),Your suggestion of trying by useing the main connect then using the sharing cable is worth to try. However, what I don't wish for is that, in the past I don't have problem to dl stuffs by my sharing cable . So why is that so now is not 'working'? This is so 'crazy' ( I mean my case not you guys LOL ) . Thanks all you helpful souls out there. Please give me more advise if possible. Good day. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41627 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:46:55 +0000 Violet4714 41627@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>hello again, jul...</p> <p>sorry to hear you are still having problems...</p> <p>i'm not a techie either, but will throw these out for you to check...</p> <p>if i understand correctly, you may actually have three firewalls to deal with...</p> <p>1) if you've tried everything suggested before (here &#38; other threads) about activating, then you must've tried to activate after turning your firewall off (to be certain it isn't blocking you)...</p> <p>2) did you check to be certain that Windows built-in firewall is off, &#38; not blocking your activation?...</p> <p>3) you said you share a modem...if you are wireless &#38; sharing a router, it may have a built-in firewall &#38; be blocking your activation............did you try plugging the ethernet cable directly into your computer &#38; see if you can activate while you are not wireless?...</p> <p>if i'm wrong here (very possible), somebody please jump in &#38; correct me...</p> <p>also...i don't think your PC clock has anything to do with activation...GOTD starts at a certain time &#38; ends at the same time 24 hours later...it doesn't matter what your clock says...only the 24 hour GOTD server time matters...if you are within whatever time is stated on the GOTD page, you are OK...</p> <p>good luck, jul... </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41595 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:03:20 +0000 hotdoge3 41595@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi jul you say " Activation module failed to connect to Giveawayoftheday.com. Software activation is not possible at the moment. Please </p> <p>try again later or check you firewall settings."<br /> the fix is come back in one hour and try just over load it work ok it work for me so bet it work for you good luck and keep trying. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41590 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:31:38 +0000 Jul 41590@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>How everyone, </p> <p>I am 'able to obtain' today (should be my tonight's) software. The video editor by trying the same 'trick' that one reader advise me before. 'download from the supplier website and use the registered code. </p> <p>I sincerely apologize to the supplier. I don't mean to 'steal' this (is suppose to be free giveaway for our site today) but I find this software 'cute' so ............. :P</p> <p>I did want to post this at today's comment as first, wait if the supplier 'found out' they may 'stop it' and our fellow readers who have same problem like me may no longer able to 'do it'. Second I am sure the supplier won't be too please with it (though they do plan to giveaway today. </p> <p>So thank for that lovely member that advise me to try this 'trick'. Thanks (Buddy please don't 'delete this' . ) Good night everyone. </p> <p>Hug,</p> <p>Jul </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41584 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:42:37 +0000 Jul 41584@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi my_name_is_,</p> <p>Yes I has just checked out the thread. (Thanks). My 'situation' is very similiar with 'CountryBoy'. Two pc at home and one always work but one doesn't (whenever GOTD move 'house' or something). And unfortunately the one that have the 'problem' is my mine and the other does not belong to me (sob........). We share the same high speed modem. My location is Vancouver, B.C. So I really don't what is going on. While ago Buddy or who (sorry can't recall) mentioned that my 'time' is 'not right'. But I have check my laptop 'auto detect' and my time is right? So I don't know what they mean 'wrong time'. May need more 'detail advise' cos I am not pc-tech. </p> <p>Thanks again for all helpful advise. I been having fun downloading and testing the softwares and games here. I gain alot of knowledge these years since I found GOTD. I don't want to lost 'this fun hobby'. (err........)V_V </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41583 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:25:34 +0000 Jul 41583@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi Robert,</p> <p>Yes I already check that '2 months' ago when Lee has advise me (sorry Lee no mood to play sword with you now LOL..) </p> <p>HI My_name_is_ ,</p> <p>Thanks again for taking your time to help and advise. Yes I tried both method (activate from zip file or activate from desktop extract from zip still no use. I will check out the thread and get back to you guys. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574/page/2#post-41542 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:39:54 +0000 my_name_is_brad 41542@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>aha!!!! now we're getting somewhere. Your downloads work fine, but when you go to run the activation application you get an error. that rules out the browser entirely.</p> <p>The firewall or other anti malware application could be blocking tht activate.exe that you download. That would not effect your web use, email, or messaging software. Check the rules in your security software for an activate.exe entry. It could very well be in one of them, and it would cause exactly what you are describing.</p> <p>Another possibility, which is an issue I had, is that the activate.exe won't run from the zip file sometimes. make sure to extract it to a folder or the desktop before running it.</p> <p>here is another prior post on the issue.<br /> <a href="http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2103/page/2" rel="nofollow">http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/2103/page/2</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41528 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:44:49 +0000 LeKanaw 41528@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Bonjour ~Robert~ :*)</p> <p>Well silly, I said that over 2 months ago!!<br /> I do hope she/he checked that possibility already!!!<br /> If not ... what are we doing here?</p> <p>Got my sword - Came play w me :*)</p> <p>Princess of the Trouble Making Realm<br /> Bwahaaahaaa </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41494 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:10:33 +0000 Robert 41494@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Did you check this solution :<br /> The usual problem with NEVER being able to connect during activation is Internet Explorer is set to <strong>"Work Offline" </strong>(and the user has a secondary browser to download the giveaways) (BuBBy)</p> <p>Also one of your browsers should be set as 'the default browser'. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41474 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:52:03 +0000 Jul 41474@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I really hope 'GOTD Team' can help by providing some advise too. Not just relate on Moderators and readers here. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41446 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:33:24 +0000 Jul 41446@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi my_name_is ,</p> <p>Ya I did try the portable too and not working... Lee really happy to hear from u again dear,</p> <p>I don't know y ..............is so sad and weird tooooo. To be spcific, the error msg is............ </p> <p>" Activation module failed to connect to Giveawayoftheday.com. Software activation is not possible at the moment. Please try again later or check you firewall settings."</p> <p>MY FIREWALL IS FINE AND THE INTERNET IS OK IF NOT HOW CAN I 'COMMUNICATE' WITH YOU ???</p> <p>Okie really getting little 'dishearten now' :P ..really appreciate you angels that been giving me all kind of helps. Thanks u . </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41366 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:08:17 +0000 LeKanaw 41366@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Bonjour Jul<br /> Darn thing you have there!! Must be frustrating indeed!!</p> <p>As Brad said, what message *exactly* do you rcv from FF??<br /> Were you able to take advantage of Brad's link? Did it work?</p> <p>• Do you do a regular cCleaner &#38;/or Total Privacy run?<br /> • What Security softs are you using? AV, Spyware, etc</p> <p>Come to think of it, even better if you post *ALL* your specs here:<br /> ==&gt; Hardware<br /> ==&gt; OS, Browser, all AVs, Spywares, Cookie/Cache cleaners, ...<br /> To see if one of us has has a problem in the past w any of them.<br /> With all of us thinking 2gether, I'm sure we'll find someway to resolve this mystery!</p> <p>I just noticed some time back WRabbit asked if you had tried to dwld/install on another PC.<br /> I don't think you answered that.</p> <p>Peace, Mangoette<br /> ~Robert: Funny :D Avons écrit en mm temps!! </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41364 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:51:07 +0000 Robert 41364@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi again Jul. :)</p> <p>You should try using a <strong>portable</strong> version of Firefox to see if you still have problems accessing the giveaways.You can download it here : <a href="http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable">Firefox Portable 3.01</a><br /> This will not interfere with your installed version Firefox.</p> <p>If you still get error messages,please be more specific. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41351 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:29:08 +0000 my_name_is_brad 41351@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>you mentioned an error message. What message do you get?</p> <p>knowing that may help narrow this down some.</p> <p>If it is a message from your firewall, check the settings there. There is, to put it in basic terms, a sort of redirect that happens with the links that could be throwing a security alarm. For example:</p> <p>today's link when you click to download now<br /> <a href="http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/download/?id=3443" rel="nofollow">http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/download/?id=3443</a></p> <p>actual file link is<br /> <a href="http://files.giveawayoftheday.com/iRecordMaxSoundRecorder.zip" rel="nofollow">http://files.giveawayoftheday.com/iRecordMaxSoundRecorder.zip</a></p> <p>I will bet the second link works fine. It's something in your security settings if so. It is perfectly logical that a firewall could block autodownloads like that. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41349 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:45:28 +0000 Jul 41349@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hello 'rabbit'(Stephen) :),</p> <p>I am so happy to hear from you again. Mine is Acer Travelmate Note Book and it come with 'built in' default program. Therefore it didn't come with any CD/repair disk.(I already check with Acer Tech. Support) So I can't 'repair' by inserting CD or it will 'return to default' position and lost everything I have. (My NB crashes before around 6 mths ago :( ) I really appreciates you guys take your times to try and help me. Please let me know can I still do as you advise without a repair CD for this 'unique condition'. As long I won't lost 'everything' in this 'tiny brain' of my Note Book will be great. Thanks and hear from you again. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41348 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:32:13 +0000 Jul 41348@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi Robert:),</p> <p>I really appreciate you new guide and have follow exactly what you advise me. I check and confirm <a href="http://www.giveawayoftheday.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.giveawayoftheday.com</a> is not in the list (I view through the long list twice ..eyes get so 'confuse'after scrolling LOL) and I did entered the command and clear the DNS. I also double check that ff is my default browser. Clean my caches too. Confirm that I didn't 'block' gotd site in option. Uninstall Win service pack 3 while ago when I also suspect that this may be the cause. (back to SP 2 now). I really don't know whats going on? This is so 'upset' . Will love to hear more advise from you again or anyone to try whether this can solve. Thank you once again. (sigh...) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41346 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:28:31 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 41346@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>It's got to be something to do with your o.s. (I reckon). Maybe you should do a full re-install of windows. You could firs try doing a repair install. Then if that doesn't work do the deed and format the drive (But make an image of the registry first so that you don't lose valuable registry information) You could try exporting the software registries from the software hives found in the registry editor (go to the start menu, click on run then type in regedit. you can search for the software hives then export them to the desktop as executable registry files so that you can reinstall the software hives after you've done a format. Don’t forget to save the files to a safe place first though.</p> <p>Failing that download Version Tracker and run the demo. It will list all the drivers that are out of date. </p> <p>Go to the task manager and turn off all unnecessary programs. You my have to try this by trial and error, though a rule of thumb is don't turn off any system programs. </p> <p>Go to the tool bar at the bottom left next to the clock and right click on the icons. You should be able to turn off most of the background programs that are running. Most are usually not necessary. You can make this more permanent by using a suitable start up manager (I use Anvir suite - there’s a freeware version that does the job well)</p> <p><a href="http://www.anvir.com/download.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.anvir.com/download.htm</a></p> <p>I'd also retry clearing out your internet cache. </p> <p>Regards<br /> Stephen </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41343 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:19:54 +0000 Robert 41343@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi Jul,</p> <p>Maybe you should take a look at your <strong>hosts </strong> file,<br /> (usually C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts , on XP that is)<br /> Open this file with notepad and see if "www.giveawaytheday.com" is listed in it.<br /> If this site is listed you should delete that line.</p> <p>If not,try to clear the DNS resolver cache, using the following command entered at the command prompt:<br /> ipconfig /flushdns </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41342 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:44:00 +0000 Jul 41342@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hi delenn13,</p> <p>Thanks so much for reply. I tried both but still the same 'firefox' error msg. Sigh......... whenever our dear GOTD 'move house' I will get these problem. </p> <p>Guess 'is time' to 'wave goodbye' to my favourite site for all the goodies. I hope those who able to dl the goodies ...............APPREICIATE WHAT YOU HAVE ! Err..................(sob). </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41337 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:54:23 +0000 delenn13 41337@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>No one mentioned about the mirror site. Have you tried using it? For some reason, I could never d/l from the main site since their last move..always had to use the mirror site. It never said anything about a firewall error though; I would just get a corrupt file.</p> <p>What does the error exactly say? What firewall are you using? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-41334 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:28:22 +0000 Jul 41334@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>It been a month since I try to dl software and still getting the 'firewall' error msg all time. I done all the advises I got from you helpful ppl here but..sigh. I am rather sad .. anyway also want to say 'Hi' to you guys/gals . I will appreciate other advise,or I may never able to dl the lovely software from GOTD anymore and it will sad/bad news to me. Take care. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-39120 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:27:46 +0000 hotdoge3 39120@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Firewall check settings may need to add in trusted sites giveawayoftheday </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-37889 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:07:00 +0000 my_name_is_brad 37889@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>one thing you could try is getting a download manager if you can download from other sites. It may help.</p> <p>I've been using this one for a while now, and it does well<br /> <a href="http://www.orbitdownloader.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.orbitdownloader.com/</a></p> <p>There are many possibilities depending on what exactly happens when you try to download. The first thing I would check is security settings in your internet options or any security software you may have running. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-37858 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:48:38 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 37858@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>You just need the clock set to your own time zone. Just click on the clock, then the middle browser labeled time zone, and select the one closest to where you live.</p> <p>Have you tried downloading onto another computer? </p> <p>The only other thing I could suggest would be to set up a second windows installation. I found many times with programs that wouldn't work, or DVD based games that wouldn't install, creating a second windows installation solved the problem. The only problem with this would be you wouldn't be able to use the software when using your normal installation; but at least you would have copies. If this worked you'd be able to keep al your giveaways on the new installation. This would actually be a blessing in some ways, because the more programs you fill your root directory with, the slower your computer starts to run, though one installation wont affect anther unless the hard drive you are using is getting dangerously full. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-37856 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:41:39 +0000 knighthawk 37856@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Jul I don't know if this will help but have you checked you firewall settings as I was trying to download from another site and found I could connect but was unable to download due to my McAfee firewall Which was set for connect only. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/3574#post-37853 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:01:53 +0000 Jul 37853@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Bubby,</p> <p>May I know how to edit my time zone? I still can't dl today wondershare slideshow.......oh...............this is too sad.... </p> <p>I live in Vancouver, Canada so what should I put in my 'time zone' to match up with GOTD? </p> <p>I dont 'everything" I could with everyone wonderful advise (clear cach, cookies, firewall etc..) still cannot work. What happen? The only 'change' I believe I have done to my laptop is that I just upgraded my winzip to pro version. Shouldn't have anything to do with it right. I also to play safe to check out and "adjust" it to be as 'friendly' as possible.<br /> Thanks to give me advise again. Have a great day everyone. </p>