> Ok,
> Control panel:
> Network and sharing center
> under: Computer, Network, Internet
> Customize your Network
> Yours should be set on: Public Network
> Customize and change it to: Private Nework
> And Bob's your uncle....

If it works, please let me know and rate the post.
Thank you,
Philippe


"RickSilva" wrote:

> Hi, I was wondering if you ever solved the problem as I am experiencing the
> same thing with IE 7 and Vista. Any help appreciated.
>
> Rick
>
> "MJK_Ipswich" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I recently installed Windows XP Home again after my pc got a bit slow and
> > crowded.
> > Before I had always connected to my router through a cable but after moving
> > my computer I decided to go wireless.
> > I installed XP, then connected my wireless USB network adapter. This is
> > Belkin, my router is Netgear.
> > It took me a while to work it all out but I finally got the internet on my
> > PC! I can surf pages all day long, but as soon as I try to download anything
> > I get the error message:
> > "Internet Explorer cannot download ...*File_Name.exe* from
> > download.microsoft.com
> > The connection with the server was reset"
> >
> > I dont have a clue really, I installed IE7 thinking it may be a small setup
> > file gone bad and it would fix it, nope. I have WEP key encryption enabled, I
> > disabled it to see if that was the problem, nope!
> > I find if i click on it about 100 times, after a while it eventually
> > downloads, but I generally have to click run on the download prompt.
> >
> > I dont really know where to start, not to sure how to change IE7 time-out
> > settings, was the 1st thing i was going to try.
> >
> > Thank You
> >
> > Michael