Need help with downloading mods!

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:00 AM

Ok, this may just be a 'brain fart', but I'm having a problem trying to download files with the "7z" extension. Every time I left click on the file name (I'm trying to get one of the harbor traffic files) my computer opens it in Netscape and begins to fill the screen with machine language. This doesn't happen with zip files. If it's a zip file, it opens up the download prompt and lets me save it to disk. But not 7z. I know (or I think) it's a simple matter of telling the computer what to do with this, so far, strange extension. But I'm at a loss as to where this setting is. Duh!!!

Any suggestions? I've already got the program to un-compress these files, but I have to get the files saved somewhere to uncompress.

The Avon Lady · 01-24-06, 08:02 AM

Right click on the file link and select SAVE TARGET AS...........

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:04 AM

Right clicking does absolutely nothing. That was my first try.

01-24-06, 08:07 AM

Install Mozilla Firefox! It's the best internet browser available, and it's FREE!

www.mozilla.com

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:09 AM

In fact, I just moved over to my wife's computer and tried downloading from there (just in case her machine is configured somehow differently than mine) and the problem is the same. I rebooted mine just in case. No difference.

Wuzzzup?

01-24-06, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaptan Tommy

In fact, I just moved over to my wife's computer and tried downloading from there (just in case her machine is configured somehow differently than mine) and the problem is the same. I rebooted mine just in case. No difference.

Wuzzzup?

At least try Mozilla Firefox! I guarantee you it's completely virus free and safe to use.

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:12 AM

Well, I appreciate the suggestion (to install a different browser) but I'm not going to change my whole life just to download a file. I've not had any problems with Netscape ever (except when I have to download something 'serious' from Microsoft). I'm comfortable with it and it works - for me.

It just doesn't work for 7z (and I'm not sure that's the problem anyway).

01-24-06, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaptan Tommy

Well, I appreciate the suggestion (to install a different browser) but I'm not going to change my whole life just to download a file. I've not had any problems with Netscape ever (except when I have to download something 'serious' from Microsoft). I'm comfortable with it and it works - for me.

It just doesn't work for 7z (and I'm not sure that's the problem anyway).

Ok, just tell me the mods you want and i'll try to repack them to .zip and upload them for you!

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:17 AM

Hey, cool, CV-707.

The one I was trying to get was "Harbour_Traffic_147_standalone.7z". I'm assuming that will work even though I'm not using Rub or Iub (taking the "standalone' term at face value).

Beyond that, I hadn't given it much thought. I was going to try some, one at a time.

Again, thanks for the offer!

The Avon Lady · 01-24-06, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaptan Tommy

Right clicking does absolutely nothing. That was my first try.

You right-clicked on the link and a menu didn't show up?

What if you hold down the SHIFT key while right clicking on the link? Should make no difference but what the heck!

01-24-06, 08:46 AM

It'll take about 1/2 hour more.

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Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaptan Tommy

Right clicking does absolutely nothing. That was my first try.

You right-clicked on the link and a menu didn't show up?

What if you hold down the SHIFT key while right clicking on the link? Should make no difference but what the heck!

Didn't think of that. So I tried it. Holding down the SHIFT key and right clicking did nothing. Left clicking brought up the download box but the file was called "index". I tried another file and SHIFT right clicked and got the same "index" name, so it's not downloading any files. I'm doing this at the "http://www.u-boot.realsimulation.com/" site. Suppose there's any difference if I try to download it somewhere else? I'll try that.

Grrrrrrr

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 08:49 AM

Holy crap, CV-707! Is that to convert or upload to me? Do you need my email address or can you go through the site?

01-24-06, 08:58 AM

http://www.filefactory.com/get/v3/f2...e6a89631fa5626

Here you are, about 80mb!

Kaptan Tommy · 01-24-06, 09:04 AM

Thanks CV-707. So the file named "The_mod.zip" is the file eh?

YOU DA MAN! !

01-24-06, 08:00 AM	#1
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Need help with downloading mods! Ok, this may just be a 'brain fart', but I'm having a problem trying to download files with the "7z" extension. Every time I left click on the file name (I'm trying to get one of the harbor traffic files) my computer opens it in Netscape and begins to fill the screen with machine language. This doesn't happen with zip files. If it's a zip file, it opens up the download prompt and lets me save it to disk. But not 7z. I know (or I think) it's a simple matter of telling the computer what to do with this, so far, strange extension. But I'm at a loss as to where this setting is. Duh!!! Any suggestions? I've already got the program to un-compress these files, but I have to get the files saved somewhere to uncompress. __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:02 AM	#2
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Right click on the file link and select SAVE TARGET AS........... __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

01-24-06, 08:04 AM	#3
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Right clicking does absolutely nothing. That was my first try. __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:09 AM	#5
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	In fact, I just moved over to my wife's computer and tried downloading from there (just in case her machine is configured somehow differently than mine) and the problem is the same. I rebooted mine just in case. No difference. Wuzzzup? __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:12 AM	#7
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I appreciate the suggestion (to install a different browser) but I'm not going to change my whole life just to download a file. I've not had any problems with Netscape ever (except when I have to download something 'serious' from Microsoft). I'm comfortable with it and it works - for me. It just doesn't work for 7z (and I'm not sure that's the problem anyway). __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:07 AM	#4
CV-707 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Install Mozilla Firefox! It's the best internet browser available, and it's FREE! www.mozilla.com

01-24-06, 08:17 AM	#9
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey, cool, CV-707. The one I was trying to get was "Harbour_Traffic_147_standalone.7z". I'm assuming that will work even though I'm not using Rub or Iub (taking the "standalone' term at face value). Beyond that, I hadn't given it much thought. I was going to try some, one at a time. Again, thanks for the offer! __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:46 AM	#11
CV-707 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It'll take about 1/2 hour more. [/url]

01-24-06, 08:49 AM	#13
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Holy crap, CV-707! Is that to convert or upload to me? Do you need my email address or can you go through the site? __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!

01-24-06, 08:58 AM	#14
CV-707 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	http://www.filefactory.com/get/v3/f2...e6a89631fa5626 Here you are, about 80mb!

01-24-06, 09:04 AM	#15
Kaptan Tommy Planesman Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA Carson City, NV Posts: 182 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks CV-707. So the file named "The_mod.zip" is the file eh? YOU DA MAN! ! __________________ Quit farting around reading the forums and sink some ships!