Downloading Problem With XP2

[caxtin]

Everytime I install (update to) XP2, I have downloading problems. Most times, I have problems accessing the download site. The blue bar on the buttom right of the internet explorer will stop at halp way (forever) with the windows logo on the upper right still running. It could do this forever, nonestop to a point it says TIMED OUT.

Before installing XP2, I seldom have problems.

This issue does not matter how large the file is, and is more prevalent at some sites. A site I have problem with is the Ulead's Free Trial download site.
I would think this is one that should be easier to access.

Thanks all for your help.
Caxtin

[Miz]

When installing XP's Service Pack 2 (SP2), the computer must be free of spyware and any antivirus programs must be disabled. Installing SP2 without cleaning spyware off the system first and/or without disabling antivirus software are the two leading causes of problems with SP2.

[caxtin]

COOKIES! COOKIES!! COOKIES!!!

I cleared up all my cookies and was able to download the files from the particular site. Though I needed the rest of the cookies, I used a file restore utility to recover deleted cookie files from my drive.

Thanks all