error 118

About this tag
Error 118 is a download error encountered by Windows users, as seen in a case involving Norton security software on a 32-bit Vista Home edition system. The error prevented the download of a purchased Norton program after an operating system reload. Troubleshooting focused on potential data corruption or missing system files, with the user seeking free solutions rather than paid third-party fix tools. This tag covers discussions around resolving error 118 on Windows, particularly in the context of software downloads and system recovery.
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    Windows Vista Troubleshooting Error 118 During Norton Download on Vista Home Edition

    A friend of mine recently had work done on her 32 bit computer which is running Vista Home edition. The work involved having to reload the operating system. She bought a Norton security program online but when she tries to download it, she gets a message that it can not download due to a "error...