Problem downloading zip files - Stops randomly. potload.com - Macbook

Hi,


Having a problem downloading some ZIP files.

At the moment most are coming from potload.com (a hosting website).


I have been successful in downloading other zip files, minus any from this website.

The files from here get to a random spot, and 'complete' the download as if it had finished, but hasnt.


Are there any internet settings that can be blocking this etc?


I have tried:
Removing all preferences, plugins and a full re-install of Mountain Lion.


I uploaded a zip file to another website, it worked fine, uploaded to potload.com and it got halfway.


Any ideas?



OSX Mountain Lion 10.8.3 - Macbook Pro Retina.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on May 4, 2013 1:41 AM

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May 4, 2013 5:41 AM in response to Timmyface

you could try switching user agent via Safari-Develop (enable it via Safari-Preferences-Advanced) - choose some windows IE version


also test by copying the link & using curl -O link (including the http part) in Terminal

which will place the file in your Home folder


If a modest or reasonably quick download, may also be able to check using safari when booted in Recovery (I haven't tested downloading there) which would exclude any OS X settings, as if an erase/install.

May 4, 2013 6:26 AM in response to andyBall_uk

Thats what i had in the Terminal. It had downloaded a bit, i assume with all that code etc, but than stopped.


I had one simultaneously downloading in Safari at the same time, if that mattered?

I can try again with just that if you like.


And yeah, this happened before, erased, installed, and still happening.



Edit: Trying that curl again now. Its not making sounds/code and looks like its downloading.


What will this mean if it does work inside this and not safari?


Thankyou by the way.

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