03-04-2012, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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downloading Calibre
Am I the only person who has trouble downloading Calibre each time there is an update? I've been using the software for a year and a half, and every single time I need to download a new version, it takes me several days or more to get one to fully download. I try the regular page, the "alternate" page, and numerous different mirror sites. Each time, they will download all but about 1.5 mb and then freeze there.
I'm currently using Windows 7 but previously had XP on a different computer with the same results. Could it be my anti-virus? (AVG) - normally if that's interfering it will pop up with a note asking if it's ok to download this, or install. Thanks for any help. |
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What part of the world are you in? Could your ISP be doing traffic shaping? |
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03-04-2012, 01:50 PM | #4 |
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I'm in the US. Sorry, I don't know what traffic shaping is, or how to check the DNS setting on the router - is that something physically ON the router, or something I'd find software-wise somewhere? (very untechy here) thanks.
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03-04-2012, 02:06 PM | #5 |
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You will have to login to your router from a PC, to check or change the settings, most routers have the default login on the ser # sticker. Check your manual for directions.
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The instruction manual will usually tell you the address to enter and the default password. If you can't find the manual you might try entering http://192.168.1.1 in your browsers address line; this is the most common address used for the default settings. |
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03-04-2012, 03:47 PM | #7 |
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Rebooting has usually worked for me. Just had this happen two days ago.
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03-04-2012, 05:50 PM | #8 |
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Thanks, I haven't been able to access the router settings yet (can't find the paperwork at the moment with the password) but rebooting it did let me finally download - yay!
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