In this environment, not having antivirus protection on your computer isn’t an option, so let’s see what we can do to get you some security. Because you say that you’ve tried several different types of software, I’m thinking that the problem is with your download speeds, so I’m going to concentrate there.
Connection Speeds
What type of Internet connection do you have? Are you using dialup or cable? If you are using dialup, it’s possible that the connection is so slow that the computer is timing out before the installation can be completed. Try going to a wireless hotspot (if you have wireless capabilities of course) - you can find them in cafés, airports and even most McDonalds these days. Once you’re connected at the hotspot, see if you can complete a download installation. Obviously, this only works if we’re talking about a laptop. For a desktop, you’re going to need another solution.
Offline Download
Some programs will let you download to your desktop and then do the installation from there. This can be helpful as it will take less time to download this way and you may be able to get it done before the system times out. You will get an icon on your desktop with the software on it. You can always purchase an antivirus CD and install it directly from the drive on your computer. Many antivirus programs such as Norton and McAfee are available for purchase as CDs from your local computer store. You will still need to download updates to keep your software up to date, but this may take less time and not hang up as easily.
Get a Download Manager
If you find that many of your downloads are getting stuck halfway through, you may get help from a download manager program such as Flashget These freeware programs split downloads into different parts so that if your download gets interrupted, you can pick up right where you left off without bits and pieces either missing or left on your computer.
If you are looking for a good antivirus software program, check out our Filetonic antivirus software reviews. The information on this page can help you make the best choice. If the problem is indeed related to your connection, you might want to consider changing to cable or DSL. More and more things on the Internet are available for download, and while some of these workarounds can help with this problem, it will continue to be an issue in the future.
Kat Delong | November 19th, 2008
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Thank you for the info. I began to suspect a virus as being the problem, so I contacted Microsoft, and after nearly 4 hours, the only thing that I got from the them was a migraine that is just now fading (3 days later) I purchased the Norton Internet Security 2009, and now have that installed and running well, but something is still very wrong, as I’m receiving alot of error messages while trying to play games. Anyway, thanks again for the info, I appreciate it.