Ik heb al twee maal geprobeerd software te downloaden. Ik download klik op de .exe het extracts en dan niets meer! Wat is er mis. Voorheen had ik nooit problemen.
Kan niets meer downloaden
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ChrisS
AdministratorI have already tried twice to download software. I download click on the. Exe it extracts and then nothing! What's wrong. Previously, I never had any problems.
The first thing to check is if your security software is preventing installation. Check the anti-virus program's log. All GOTD offers are checked for viruses so any reported virus is almost certainly a false positive.
Posted 10 years ago # -
ChrisS
AdministratorIf it's not your anti-virus then either you or your auto-updating PC installed something that's preventing the installation process from running.
First, make it as easy for the installer to run as possible by disconnecting all external storage devices, close all programs including your browser, and use the "run" box instead of double-clicking in Explorer.
If that doesn't work then you've got a problem because the wrapper is like Vegas and "what happens in the wrapper stays in the wrapper". Something you added since the last GOTD program you installed has "broken" the installation process (or that program broke it). It could be a Windows Update, a driver update, a driver update that's now needed because of a newly installed program or update, or simply a program not playing nice with your system.
I think you have 3 choices:
1) Do nothing, the problem may resolve itself over time, particularly if it's related to Windows Updates. You should also check to see if any Windows Updates are now available.
2) Install non-GOTD programs that you previously uninstalled (i.e. programs that you know install and run) and try to force an error. Check Event Viewer for errors that don't generate pop-ups. You can also do the same with trialware and freeware. If you can force an error then you know what to fix.
3) Uninstall updates and programs back to the last successful GOTD installation (backing up your system first). Then start adding them back, testing the latest GOTD offering as you go. When you find the culprit, you can restore from your backup and uninstall the problem. I'd start with the Windows Updates.Posted 10 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberSame problem here, but I bought a new pc (Acer Aspire TC-603) and I can't install any Giveawayoftheday program. They always say that the file is corrupted.
I can download and install programs from sourceforge and all, no problem there. It's just GOTD.
Posted 10 years ago # -
ChrisS
AdministratorTwo other possible solutions:
If you're using IE then try a different browser (Chrome or Firefox) and/or use a zip utility that recognizes GZip like 7-Zip or Gzip. (more detail here)
If that doesn't work then try booting in safe mode with networking and see if the file will install. (seems to be the only fix for Kaspersky)
Posted 10 years ago # -
As far as I see from your screenshot you are actually able to download, but can't open the downloaded .zip or .rar file.
Please don't try to run the .exe file from within the downloaded .zip or .rar file.
Open the compressed file with right click and extract the complete content to a folder.
Then you should be able to run the .exe file.graylox
13-03-2014
Posted 10 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberI've tried Firefox and Chrome, but the message stays the same.
Then I tried to start the pc in safe mode, but I don't seem to find a way to do so. I either drop into the recovery disk or into Bios (where Boot Menu was enabled, but it doesn't show up when booting or re-booting.
And yes, graylox, I have unpacked the files before trying to exe them. (I use Giveawayoftheday for many years now).
I even downloaded Winrar and installed that, and unpacked the file with that.
No way... still the same message. It should be something with GOTD, because all the rest works fine, no?And it is indeed Kaspersky that was installed by Acer as standard.
Posted 10 years ago # -
ChrisS
AdministratorYou enter safe mode either by pressing a function key at startup (generally F8 but check your documentation) OR by using the system configuration utility (which is probably easier if your PC already boots).
To use the configuration utility you just type "msconfig" (no quotes) in a "run box" which you can open by either pressing the Windows Key and R at the same time or by typing "run" in the search box and clicking the command that it finds. Once the system configuration utility starts simply select "safe boot" at the main screen, close and reboot the PC and it will start in "safe mode".
After you've installed the software repeat the msconfig process and select "normal boot".
Posted 10 years ago # -
mikiem2
ModeratorYou enter safe mode either by pressing a function key at startup (generally F8 but check your documentation) OR by using the system configuration utility (which is probably easier if your PC already boots).
1st, Chris is right that it's likely easier [in our opinion at least] to use msconfig. If you want to try again the other way, pay attention when your PC/laptop is starting after being turned off -- not just being put to sleep -- and you might see a very brief hint on-screen to show the boot-up details. It can be a very brief window of time when F8 works -- I often just start pressing the key somewhat rapidly during boot-up. Note that on some keyboards the function keys need to be pressed in combination with some other key to work as function keys. If you do succeed in bringing up the menu for Safe Mode, note that you want the option With Networking -- otherwise the GOTD wrapper software can't phone home to verify the date so it works.
Posted 10 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberWell, safe mode with network did the trick, although it was 8:45h and the Paragon program wasn't available anymore.
So I downloaded the StudyX one and installed it without a problem!I'm still pushing towards Kaspersky, as the fault must be somewhere in their cascade of protection thingies that run in the background.
Oh yes, I did the "msconfig" part, the easiest sure-fire option :-)
Thank you Chris and Mikie for the help!
Posted 10 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberWe did find what went wrong! Kaspersky security software blocks the .gdc file from being used. Thus the installation stops (with a wrong error message).
So each time I download a GiveAwayOfTheDay program I need to right-click on the .gdc file and lift the blockage.case solved!
Posted 10 years ago # -
I'm not sure how to do this ?
Just as an update ... following responses in other threads, did a full clean install of W7 ... still exactly the same.
Also same if I do download with Kaspersky 'protection paused'I download a GAOTD zip file.
If I look 'inside' the archive I typically see 3 files ...Setup.exe
Setup.gcd (not a typo it is .gcd)
Readme.txtWhere do I find the 'gdc' file
or is it a typo and you mean the .gcd file ?If I right click on it .. how do I 'unblock'
Here is a screen grab ... of a right-click ... I don't get an 'lift unblock' option
Posted 9 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberDown in the popup window, you'll see "Properties", there you can read the message about the blocking of the file and a button to click on to unblock it.
Oh, and it's a typo: it's gcd indeed!
The unblocking doesn't always help. The sure thing to do is re-starting the pc in safe modus and install the program as administrator from there. That works all the time!!Posted 9 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberThe image you uploaded two post higher, the bottom line says "Properties", that's the place to go for the unblock option. But as I said, it's better to restart the pc in safe modus and install the program there.
Posted 9 years ago # -
ChrisS
Administrator"Properties" is the last item on the list.
I don't use Kaspersky but the suggestion is similar to adding an exclusion for gcd files. This might help: How to create an exclusion in Kaspersky Internet Security 2014.
Posted 9 years ago # -
positivo53
MemberThe exclusion option is not valid in this case, I just tested a couple of things with it and it still says that the files are corrupted. It's a glitch in the Kaspersky program, but not a straight forward one. If one uses support from Kaspersky they point to GOTD and vice versa ;-)
so for me it still safe modus for each install
Posted 9 years ago # -
krypteller
MemberArgonaut,
Has your problem been solved?
Note: this is the Dutch forum. Many Dutch can read English. And quite a number of them are capable of writing Denglish, but I now a number that can only read and write in Dutch. Perhaps you could try and use Google translation to translate your posting into Dutch? If you also post your original in English, we bilinguals can see what you really wanted to communicate. And the Dutch only speakers get a acceptable idea of your message.
Posted 8 years ago # -
krypteller
MemberDe laatste tijd hebben veel mensen problemen met installeren. Dat komt vaak doordat hun antivirus wat heeft tegen het pakpapier waarmee deze site de weggevertjes inpakt. Het beste wat u kunt doen is uw antivirus tijdelijk uitzetten. De gratis versie van Avast! heeft geen problemen met ingepakte weggevertjes. Schakel dus eventueel over na Avast!.
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