Please help - rar files no longer an option - now e-attachments

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Venbury:
Two days ago I changed my internet connection from the phone line to DSL 1.5 speed.  Wow, what an amazing difference!  The problem I am experiencing is that a fairly large percentage of the downloads (not all) are not giving me the option to download as winrar files but as e-attachments.  I have read the post from Beosboxboy on trouble shooting this but it doesn't really address the issue I am having.  I don't have any problem unzipping rar files but I can't get the majority of the downloads to come over as rar files now.  I have tried typing over the file names and extension but the system won't let me.  I am unable to unzip the e-attachhments that are being saved in my downloads folder.  When I click on them they direct me back to the sight I loaded them from.  Can anyone help?????????

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Thanks,
Ven

Squinge:
What web browser are you using?

Rogue777:
Kim thinks Venbury has a download accelerator that needs to be disabled. I'm inclined to agree with that.

BeosBoxBoy:
ok - after looking around on line for a similar bug report involving RAR files and e-attachments - I only founf a bunch of crap relating to ancient Mac software that has nothing to do with modern stuff.

So I am inclined to agree that something is out of sorts here.  If you are using AOL's or a similar service's intergrated browser to surf, then I recommend you disable the download accelerator (if possible) or minimize the window and use an alternate browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Opera.  If the problem persists - then it is probably a sign that the DSL software is intercepting your clicks (never a good thing) and invoking a download accelerator without your knowledge.  You may have to contact the tech support of your DSL provider to find out how to disable this feature.

I tested the site with several browsers and ISPs in the past couple of hours on both Mac and PC and was able to download all of the links I clicked without issue.  So obviously it is a problem specific to your ISP or browser set-up.  I did not try AOL or any of the other weirdo services (yes I know lots of people use AOL, but lots of people also use too much salt on their food, neither in my estimation offer any benefit).

Venbury:
I have Qwest DSL which uses MSN.    I called their tech support line and they said they do not have a funny business going on.  THey have never heard of this problem.  I asked them how to disable a download accelerater or how to check if this is an issue.  Basically, they are clueless.  
I too, am clueless.  I am not computer literate, so if anyone can tell me how to do this it would be greatly appreciated.  
By the way, I tried to donate last week and couldn't get pay pal to work.  I will be donating as I've decided I've taken entirely too much free stuff.  My game is much better now thanks to you creators.  I will be making a donation!  If I don't get paypal working I will try and get an address to mail a donation to.

Thanks,
Ven

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