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Nikothraa Yoshiro

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Join date: 8 Mar 2005

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07-29-2006 18:18

I just downloaded the latest version of SL and try to open it, but I get an error message stating that the file, and/or data is corrupt, due to a failed download or virus. It gave me an option to use the "/NCRC" command line function, but didn't recommend it. I tried it and during the file decompression, it gave me another error stating, once again, that the data was corrupt. Any ideas/hints/tips?

EDIT:

Adding a screenshot to show what the error message looks like. Not sure if it'll work...

SuezanneC Baskerville

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07-29-2006 19:40

Have you tried downloading it more than once?

Is one of these the url you are downloading from?

windows
http://secondlife.com/downloads/viewer/Second%20Life%201-11-1-1%20Setup.exe

mac
http://secondlife.com/downloads/viewer/SecondLife_1_11_1_1.dmg

linux
http://secondlife.com/community/linux-alpha.php

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Nikothraa Yoshiro

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07-29-2006 20:57

I've used the automatic one from running the SL program about three to five times, and I've tried the main site about as many times. I'm using the windows version, so yes, I've used one of the links you've given.

SuezanneC Baskerville

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07-29-2006 22:52

Have you uninstalled it, not just installed it over top of the existing installation?

Doing a forum search for nsis yields this: "Clear you IE cache...go to Tools, Internet Options, and delete all old files then try again."

I would add delete the old install file before clearing the browser cache. Then try again.

One might want to check for virus's, and make sure you don't have any trouble from a firewall or antivirus program messing with the download.

Those browser cache clearing instructions appear to assume the use of IE. Clear the cache in whatever browser you are using is what it should say, I think.

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Nikothraa Yoshiro

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07-29-2006 23:56

None of this is working. You'd think it would be the fault of LL if the error was stating that the data is corrupted or incomplete. But I'll keep trying different ideas, see if it helps.

Thili Playfair

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07-30-2006 00:01

someone else had this on forum awhile ago, they had to have someone send it to them then it worked, downloading from SL webpage broke every time -.-

Things i can think of why this happen is isp hiccups, virus/firewall progs, something between SL download and you is messing up, only time i seen this was cause of cache temp in windows had a temp file with identical name remenant of a old install i guess.

Know someone who can send you it?, might as well try, zip/rar/ace it incase something is tripping on the .exe name.

Usagi Musashi

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07-30-2006 00:03

I just reinstalled sl client ( yes the new one) and i had ZERO problems......

Aaron Levy

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07-30-2006 00:42

If you have a router, this is a longshot idea, but something I experienced about 6 weeks ago:

Turn off UPnP on your routers and in WinXP. Something with UPnP was screwing up about 5-10% of my downloads, corrupting them. I found a single forum entry on a torrent website talking about UPnP causing corrupt downloads, so I tried it, and all my corrupt file problems went away.

Like I said, a longshot.

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SuezanneC Baskerville

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07-30-2006 00:43

There is a copy available via the Shareaza file sharing system, it is "Second Life 1-11-1-1 Setup.exe", 24.5 MB, 25,694,056 bytes, 25,694,208 bytes on disk".

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Nikothraa Yoshiro

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07-30-2006 08:54

From: Aaron Levy

If you have a router, this is a longshot idea, but something I experienced about 6 weeks ago:

Turn off UPnP on your routers and in WinXP. Something with UPnP was screwing up about 5-10% of my downloads, corrupting them. I found a single forum entry on a torrent website talking about UPnP causing corrupt downloads, so I tried it, and all my corrupt file problems went away.

Like I said, a longshot.

I'd rather not mess with my router settings, even if I knew how to. There are other people who use it, so if I screw something up, that means everyone goes without. Explaining that I was trying to get SL working won't be a good excuse.

Thili, I'll try your suggestion, thanks.

Aodhan McDunnough

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07-30-2006 09:50

One more suggestion, have a nearby friend or neighbor download it and burn it to CD. Make it someone who isn't on the same connection as you are.

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Nikothraa Yoshiro

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Problem Solved

07-30-2006 17:11

I don't know what the heck happened. I just decided to start up the SL client and re-try the download from there, and it actually installed. I didn't even have to mess with anything. o..O

EDIT:

Okay, after SL started working I was overjoyed. Then it crashed on me. I thought it was normal because it happens alot, so I try a relog. Ten seconds in, I crash again. Relog, crash. Relog, crash. Etc. What, does God hate me or something?

Latest SL version installer is corrupted?
Nikothraa Yoshiro Bishounen Join date: 8 Mar 2005 Posts: 26	07-29-2006 18:18 I just downloaded the latest version of SL and try to open it, but I get an error message stating that the file, and/or data is corrupt, due to a failed download or virus. It gave me an option to use the "/NCRC" command line function, but didn't recommend it. I tried it and during the file decompression, it gave me another error stating, once again, that the data was corrupt. Any ideas/hints/tips? EDIT: Adding a screenshot to show what the error message looks like. Not sure if it'll work...
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	07-29-2006 19:40 Have you tried downloading it more than once? Is one of these the url you are downloading from? windows http://secondlife.com/downloads/viewer/Second%20Life%201-11-1-1%20Setup.exe mac http://secondlife.com/downloads/viewer/SecondLife_1_11_1_1.dmg linux http://secondlife.com/community/linux-alpha.php _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Nikothraa Yoshiro Bishounen Join date: 8 Mar 2005 Posts: 26	07-29-2006 20:57 I've used the automatic one from running the SL program about three to five times, and I've tried the main site about as many times. I'm using the windows version, so yes, I've used one of the links you've given.
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	07-29-2006 22:52 Have you uninstalled it, not just installed it over top of the existing installation? Doing a forum search for nsis yields this: "Clear you IE cache...go to Tools, Internet Options, and delete all old files then try again." I would add delete the old install file before clearing the browser cache. Then try again. One might want to check for virus's, and make sure you don't have any trouble from a firewall or antivirus program messing with the download. Those browser cache clearing instructions appear to assume the use of IE. Clear the cache in whatever browser you are using is what it should say, I think. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Nikothraa Yoshiro Bishounen Join date: 8 Mar 2005 Posts: 26	07-29-2006 23:56 None of this is working. You'd think it would be the fault of LL if the error was stating that the data is corrupted or incomplete. But I'll keep trying different ideas, see if it helps.
Thili Playfair Registered User Join date: 18 Aug 2004 Posts: 2,417	07-30-2006 00:01 someone else had this on forum awhile ago, they had to have someone send it to them then it worked, downloading from SL webpage broke every time -.- Things i can think of why this happen is isp hiccups, virus/firewall progs, something between SL download and you is messing up, only time i seen this was cause of cache temp in windows had a temp file with identical name remenant of a old install i guess. Know someone who can send you it?, might as well try, zip/rar/ace it incase something is tripping on the .exe name.
Usagi Musashi UM ™® Join date: 24 Oct 2004 Posts: 6,083	07-30-2006 00:03 I just reinstalled sl client ( yes the new one) and i had ZERO problems......
Aaron Levy Medicated Lately? Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 2,147	07-30-2006 00:42 If you have a router, this is a longshot idea, but something I experienced about 6 weeks ago: Turn off UPnP on your routers and in WinXP. Something with UPnP was screwing up about 5-10% of my downloads, corrupting them. I found a single forum entry on a torrent website talking about UPnP causing corrupt downloads, so I tried it, and all my corrupt file problems went away. Like I said, a longshot. _____________________ Rezzations.com Home of the Trivia Stadium
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	07-30-2006 00:43 There is a copy available via the Shareaza file sharing system, it is "Second Life 1-11-1-1 Setup.exe", 24.5 MB, 25,694,056 bytes, 25,694,208 bytes on disk". _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
Nikothraa Yoshiro Bishounen Join date: 8 Mar 2005 Posts: 26	07-30-2006 08:54 From: Aaron Levy If you have a router, this is a longshot idea, but something I experienced about 6 weeks ago: Turn off UPnP on your routers and in WinXP. Something with UPnP was screwing up about 5-10% of my downloads, corrupting them. I found a single forum entry on a torrent website talking about UPnP causing corrupt downloads, so I tried it, and all my corrupt file problems went away. Like I said, a longshot. I'd rather not mess with my router settings, even if I knew how to. There are other people who use it, so if I screw something up, that means everyone goes without. Explaining that I was trying to get SL working won't be a good excuse. Thili, I'll try your suggestion, thanks.
Aodhan McDunnough Gearhead Join date: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 1,518	07-30-2006 09:50 One more suggestion, have a nearby friend or neighbor download it and burn it to CD. Make it someone who isn't on the same connection as you are. _____________________ Aodhan's Forge shop at slurl.com/secondlife/Rieul/95/213/107
Nikothraa Yoshiro Bishounen Join date: 8 Mar 2005 Posts: 26	Problem Solved 07-30-2006 17:11 I don't know what the heck happened. I just decided to start up the SL client and re-try the download from there, and it actually installed. I didn't even have to mess with anything. o..O EDIT: Okay, after SL started working I was overjoyed. Then it crashed on me. I thought it was normal because it happens alot, so I try a relog. Ten seconds in, I crash again. Relog, crash. Relog, crash. Etc. What, does God hate me or something?

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