Cannot download mods...

rsd54 · 07-11-09, 11:41 PM

When I download a mod to desktop the zip file does not appear . All I get is the JSGME file from the game and the name of the mod under it.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-12-09, 06:51 PM

I'm using Firefox, and every time I try to down load any mod (I'm wanting to get RSRD, TMO, and RFB) it opens a new tab, shows a bunch of gibberish, and locks up.

runningdeer · 07-12-09, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rsd54

When I download a mod to desktop the zip file does not appear . All I get is the JSGME file from the game and the name of the mod under it.

Can you be more specific?

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-12-09, 10:57 PM

Interestingly enough, it shows me as having made 3 downloads. But no attempt at a download has been successful.

Brenjen · 07-13-09, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford

Interestingly enough, it shows me as having made 3 downloads. But no attempt at a download has been successful.

It has to be your settings. The downloads are working fine for me; have you adjusted the settings in your browser?

In case you don't know how, at the top of Firefox go to - TOOLS, OPTIONS, MAIN...on the main page there will be a section called "downloads" in the middle of the pane. In that pane is where you adjust Firefox's handling of downloads.

I have mine set to show the downloads window & I have a special folder in my documents I named "my received files" & put a shortcut on my desktop to that folder & that's where I have Firefox send my downloads. Also; if you don't have it, you need winzip or winrar as all the files I've ever downloaded from here are zipped.

fred8615 · 07-13-09, 11:10 AM

You can also save the file properly by right clicking on the link, and then choosing Save as or Save Linked Content. I have the same problem with Opera wanting to open 7z files as text.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-13-09, 07:30 PM

I have Firefox set to open the downloads window, and ask me where I want to save the file. It does not do this when I try to down load here. It opens a new tab, and hangs. And it does not offer me the option to save the file if I right click.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-13-09, 08:24 PM

Looks like IE will work, at least I've gotten one mod, and I've got 2 working.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-14-09, 07:15 PM

I got all three downloaded. I have not installed anything yet, but at least I have the files.

I have no idea what the problem is with Firefox, but it just won't work for me to download here. It works fine every where else. And it works fine to browse the bards here, too.

ETR3(SS) · 07-14-09, 07:38 PM

When all else fails. Uninstall and reinstall the latest version. Might help.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-14-09, 07:59 PM

Actually, I don't have the latest version of Firefox, and don't really want it, either. But then, I'm still running Windows 2000 Pro.

Brenjen · 07-14-09, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford

Actually, I don't have the latest version of Firefox, and don't really want it, either. But then, I'm still running Windows 2000 Pro.

That's probably why you're having a problem. I'm using the latest FF & it d/l's fine for me. At least you're getting them through IE, the modders work in this game is so good I'd hate to think of playing without it.

Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford · 07-14-09, 10:59 PM

You know, the thing about it is I went to the link where they have the beta for one of the mods, I think it's called "video file" or something like that, and there it downloaded fine, and very fast.

07-11-09, 11:41 PM	#1
rsd54 Nub Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Cannot download mods... When I download a mod to desktop the zip file does not appear . All I get is the JSGME file from the game and the name of the mod under it.

07-13-09, 11:10 AM	#6
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	You can also save the file properly by right clicking on the link, and then choosing Save as or Save Linked Content. I have the same problem with Opera wanting to open 7z files as text. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone. Last edited by fred8615; 07-13-09 at 12:44 PM.

07-14-09, 07:38 PM	#10
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	When all else fails. Uninstall and reinstall the latest version. Might help. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

07-12-09, 06:51 PM	#2
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I'm using Firefox, and every time I try to down load any mod (I'm wanting to get RSRD, TMO, and RFB) it opens a new tab, shows a bunch of gibberish, and locks up.

07-12-09, 10:57 PM	#4
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Interestingly enough, it shows me as having made 3 downloads. But no attempt at a download has been successful.

07-13-09, 07:30 PM	#7
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I have Firefox set to open the downloads window, and ask me where I want to save the file. It does not do this when I try to down load here. It opens a new tab, and hangs. And it does not offer me the option to save the file if I right click.

07-13-09, 08:24 PM	#8
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Looks like IE will work, at least I've gotten one mod, and I've got 2 working.

07-14-09, 07:15 PM	#9
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I got all three downloaded. I have not installed anything yet, but at least I have the files. I have no idea what the problem is with Firefox, but it just won't work for me to download here. It works fine every where else. And it works fine to browse the bards here, too.

07-14-09, 07:59 PM	#11
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Actually, I don't have the latest version of Firefox, and don't really want it, either. But then, I'm still running Windows 2000 Pro.

07-14-09, 10:59 PM	#13
Lt Cmdr. Duke E. Gifford Mate Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 59 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	You know, the thing about it is I went to the link where they have the beta for one of the mods, I think it's called "video file" or something like that, and there it downloaded fine, and very fast.