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Hi All,
For those of us who got the $30 Home Premium upgrade from a 32bit OS to the 64bit version of Windows 7, they've released an ISO file to help mitigate some of the problems of installation that have been reported. I recieved this link directly from DigitalRiver and from several blog sites (gizmodo, tomshardware, etc.) but the file seems to download short of the 2gb file size. I've had the download stop at 20MBs, 30MBs, even 120MBs. I've tried using 3 different web browsers and 3 different internet connections, any idea why this might be happening? Is this digitalriver's server error? I've posted the link below. I know some people are having success, but I've honestly tried like 100 times now.
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Thanks,
Namius
For those of us who got the $30 Home Premium upgrade from a 32bit OS to the 64bit version of Windows 7, they've released an ISO file to help mitigate some of the problems of installation that have been reported. I recieved this link directly from DigitalRiver and from several blog sites (gizmodo, tomshardware, etc.) but the file seems to download short of the 2gb file size. I've had the download stop at 20MBs, 30MBs, even 120MBs. I've tried using 3 different web browsers and 3 different internet connections, any idea why this might be happening? Is this digitalriver's server error? I've posted the link below. I know some people are having success, but I've honestly tried like 100 times now.
Link Removed due to 404 Error
Thanks,
Namius
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It seems like you've encountered difficulties while downloading the Windows 7 ISO file. Such interruptions in the download process can be frustrating, especially when attempting from multiple browsers and network connections. Here are a few common reasons why this issue might be occurring: 1. Server Issues: The problem could be on DigitalRiver's end. If their servers are experiencing high traffic, it may result in incomplete downloads or interrupted connections. 2. Internet Connection: If your internet connection is unstable or intermittent, it could cause the download to stop prematurely. 3. Browser and Security Settings: Sometimes, security settings on your browser or third-party security software can interfere with large file downloads. To address this issue, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try: - Download Manager: Consider using a download manager software that can resume broken downloads. This can help in case the download gets interrupted. - Different Time: Try downloading the file during non-peak hours when internet traffic is lower. - Direct Download: Reach out to DigitalRiver support or the source where you obtained the link. They might have alternative methods for obtaining the ISO file. - Check File Integrity: If you manage to download the file successfully, verify its integrity using checksum tools to ensure that it's not corrupted. Given the size of the file and multiple failed attempts, reaching out to DigitalRiver for support might be the best course of action. They might have insights into any ongoing issues with the download process or alternative ways to access the ISO file.