Corrupted files and previews.

Monday, October 14, 2002 by BoXXi | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

I am having problems with corrupted zip files AND preview images! I think it is something to do with my new broadband connection as all the files are intact on my system, so they must be getting corrupted during transfer. I have removed any possible magnetic sources away from my PC, (speakers etc.) so it must be something to do with a dirty connection or phone line.
I have removed my newest uploads that I did yesterday until it's fixed. If you downloaded any of my new stuff and it doesn't work, please accept my apologies.
If any of you have experienced this problem, I sure could use some advice!
Thanks guys........
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BoXXi
Reply #21 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:02 PM
You're right of course paul, and I am going to call them in the morning. Incidentally, the small print says that they aren't liable for anything regarding speed of connection. They always cover their backs these guys.

Jafo
Reply #22 Monday, October 14, 2002 10:46 PM
Bryan...'speed of connection' is merely 'convenience'....correct data transfer is 'compulsory'.
They provide 'communication' not garbled data.
Their small print cannot include....'oh, sometimes/most times your information won't actually transfer at all...tough titties'...

joetheblow
Reply #23 Friday, October 18, 2002 9:35 PM
I never heard of this before. I thought a connection was a connection.



Anyway I hope it gets fixed soon.
20 Meter cable??? sheesh!!!

Aqua.
Reply #24 Friday, October 18, 2002 9:42 PM
I'm not entire convinced that the corrupted files has to do with your connection. It has happened to me twice and I know of a few other people it has happened to. What's funny is that only the files I upload to WC get corrupted, but not for the 5 sites I maintain.

brazil
Reply #25 Friday, October 18, 2002 10:20 PM
BoXXi,If you see this I think it confirms to me what I have been telling you about the problem being at Stardock.Thank you Jobeleca for posting this or who knows how much more trouble we would have gone thru thinking it was on our end.I was thinking from the git-go it was the changes goin on right now at Stardock,,,Anyone else uploading havin trouble??Keep plans for the Ethernet card though,BoXXi,it is for sure a better way to transfer data high speed.

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Aqua.
Reply #26 Friday, October 18, 2002 10:41 PM
Once can never have too good of a connection

Ethernet =

Aqua.
Reply #27 Friday, October 18, 2002 10:43 PM
In any case, he definitely needs to get the shortest cable that will reach between his computer and the outlet.

The shorter the cable, the better the performance.

brazil
Reply #28 Friday, October 18, 2002 10:51 PM
Jobeleca-What kind of problem were you having?Did the stuff you uploaded look screwy on display like BoXXiz??Did you get error messages and such.Thanks a lot for bringing this thread back,,I was out of ideas and the cable company simply didn't care so hopefully it is a Stardock issue that soon will be behind us.

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Aqua.
Reply #29 Friday, October 18, 2002 11:14 PM
I never saw the problem myself, but several people left comments and emailed me that the wba file was corrupt for my redrew-cru theme. This had happened once before to me, similar problem.

A handful of times I've seen thumbnails that were corrupted.

Something to note: I never saw this problem earlier than a couple weeks ago, that shold give the developers a timeframe in which to look for errors.

While it may simply be a problem with the user having a bad connection, the timeframe that I mentioned earlier suggests to me it is a server side problem.

brazil
Reply #30 Friday, October 18, 2002 11:27 PM
Yes indeed J,I'm bettin the farm on it.

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BoXXi
Reply #31 Saturday, October 19, 2002 1:13 AM
This problem could be difficult to pinpoint until I get this ethernet card installed, unfortunately, my wife bought the wrong kind when she went to buy it today, and bought one for a laptop. (WOMEN!, can't live with 'em, can't kill 'em!!) I will go and change it today, (saturday) and then we will see if it cures my problem.
One thing bothers me about the connection I have now:
where the LAN cable plugs into the USB to Ethernet adapter, the connection is very wobbly, like it hasn't locked in all the way, but I can't push it in any further. But I can still pull it out without pressing down the little locking mechanism! Yet I suspect that if this was a problem, then my download speed would be affected too, and not just the upload speed.
Anyway, I'll put the new card in and see what happens.
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Incidentally, I have sent files to myself, sent them via messenger to T-Man, and e-mailed them to my cable company. None of these were corrupted at all.

BoXXi is confused!

brazil
Reply #32 Saturday, October 19, 2002 1:30 AM
BoXXi,you may not need an Ethernet Card if you can terminate/plug in/ the LAN cable to your CPU.This is the optimal way.

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brazil
Reply #33 Saturday, October 19, 2002 1:43 AM
So what your saying about the loose connection is, the distictive click you would normally hear when you plug in a phone is not happening??Yes, this is faulty and should be replaced with one that locks the LAN connector just like a phone.I would take it in if it's not to far away to save time and clueless cable techs.Again I urge you to look at the back of your computer to plug the LAN in there.

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brazil
Reply #34 Saturday, October 19, 2002 1:45 AM
Very tight connections are essential for high speed data transfer.

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BoXXi
Reply #35 Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:00 AM
Hi Patrick, Where you plug your modem into the back of your computer is the ethernet card. Yours must have had one fitted when it was built.
I will have that same socket when I fit my card.
Thanks for your e-mails, you have been a great help.

brazil
Reply #36 Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:11 AM
Durn, I have never seen that.Only a card input eh?I also have Eternet Card inputs as well as the typical LAN plug in.I thought all desktops had this.Sorry for the confusion.Did you upload your latest wall??It looked fine on pre-view and applied.

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BoXXi
Reply #37 Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:18 AM
T-man posted that wall for me after I sent it to him via msn messenger.
Here's a good question for you:
Can I still use my 56k modem to connect to the net even though I now have broadband?

BoXXi
Reply #38 Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:19 AM
I'll check your answer later, I have to to bed, it's 7:20am and I must get some sleep. Night, night all!

brazil
Reply #39 Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:32 AM
Yes,of course.There is a slight bit of connection configuration.Usually under network connections or go to IE browser,then file, then tools-internet options.Then click the connections tab for a new connection wizard or just change the way you are connected for the time being.You will need an ISP unless your cable company provides back-up dial up for you.I doubt they do.So if you still have a dial up account just configure and dial up.

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