Unspecified Error pops up everytime I download anything. Help!!?

Question

No matter what I download, the UNSPECIFIED ERROR message pops up when I try to run it... It actually downloads on my computer, but it's when I click on that, is when the unspecified error shows up.... Even the programs to FIX the unspecified error does it! It's a fairly new computer, but I didn't have any restore points to go back to... I didn't have a back up disc made either. Is there any way to fix this without wiping out my computer & starting fresh??

Answer 1

1) Run ccleaner - http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

2) Run Malwarebytes - http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button

3) Run Combofix - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix OR

3) Install Spybot for active scanning - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

Answer 2

Jenny,



There can be two issues:

1. Virus (Use AVG free)

2.. Corrupt registry ( Use reginout)

I am sure it will help you.

Answer 3

Jennifer - it would help to know what file types you have downloaded and tried to run

Answer 4

do away with Norton! every time we tried to place in it on desktops, it screwed them up. Un-installation it and spot if the difficulty is going away, if it does not, you are able to consistently re-installation it.

Answer 5

network error....



for best resultz.use Opera...browser ..to resume from the same point

Answer 6

there is a fix...to stop this paricular message

google it