Hi, I recently tried to download an mp4 file in Apple Quicktime format, (I have done this about 4 or 5 times before, successfully!) But when our "mobile wireless broadband" drops out (as happened 3 times in 1/2 an hour, last night, probably due to other people using the same network, more than usual!) you lose everything that you almost had, ( in the first instance, I lost 99% of a 311mb download and had to start again, I successfully grabbed the whole 100% on the 4th attempt). So, My Big Question is :- Can something be done to retain what you have downloaded, in the case of a signal dropout from our internet connection??? ( we have regular problems with signal dropout but last night was an overdose, usually it may only happen once a day. Now just to clarify, our internet is supplied by mobile wireless broadband which is a modem that uses signal like a mobile/cell phone, and we are in a fringe/weak area geographically speaking. (We have an antenna on our house, which works rather well, as this is our third year going on fourth year) . I just want to know, when this drop out occurs, can we hold the information that we had received before the dropout so we can reconnect and continue on our merry way again? If I have not been clear or have missed information that you need to get a clearer picture, please let me know and I will try to fill in the blanks. Thank you for your time and consideration of my problem! Darryl

Thank you for replying! I have not looked at the links you have supplied, just yet but I wanted to get back to you with more information. Our operating system is Windows XP and our browser is Internet Explorer a recent version, I think. What you have suggested sounds very good on the surface and I will do as you said and read carefully. If there is a better program out there that costs money, I would also consider it as well. I am after the best solution! What I am trying to download are videos from a video archive on a web page , they are just under 1Hour or 310mb approx.. The website gives the option of different formats, "windows media player" (Which we don't have because we have had conflicts in the past!); "Quicktime" (which we have and seems to work ok); and "pop up flash player" (which I know nothing about!) and I have the option of converting to dvd format to save and view as well! Thank you for your time once again. Darryl Thank you for replying! I have not looked at the links you have supplied, just yet but I wanted to get back to you with more information. Our operating system is Windows XP and our browser is Internet Explorer a recent version, I think. What you have suggested sounds very good on the surface and I will do as you said and read carefully. If there is a better program out there that costs money, I would also consider it as well. I am after the best solution! What I am trying to download are videos from a video archive on a web page , they are just under 1Hour or 310mb approx.. The website gives the option of different formats, "windows media player" (Which we don't have because we have had conflicts in the past!); "Quicktime" (which we have and seems to work ok); and "pop up flash player" (which I know nothing about!) and I have the option of converting to dvd format to save and view as well! Thank you for your time once again. Darryl

Hi, just to clarify, if we save the file as Apple Quicktime (or should I say, download as Quicktime.) We then use another program, "avs4you- trial version" to convert and burn to dvd later if we wish.! I will be signing off soon but will be back later in the day. Thank you once again! I will go back and finish off the problem by clicking on "Accept this Solution". Thanks again. Darryl Hi, just to clarify, if we save the file as Apple Quicktime (or should I say, download as Quicktime.) We then use another program, "avs4you- trial version" to convert and burn to dvd later if we wish.! I will be signing off soon but will be back later in the day. Thank you once again! I will go back and finish off the problem by clicking on "Accept this Solution". Thanks again. Darryl

As usual, it has been very helpful to communicate and consult with experts. It seems a waste of time to "re-invent the wheel" when there is knowledge and experience out there in places like "FixYa". Thanks to the "FixYa Team of Experts"! Darryl As usual, it has been very helpful to communicate and consult with experts. It seems a waste of time to "re-invent the wheel" when there is knowledge and experience out there in places like "FixYa". Thanks to the "FixYa Team of Experts"! Darryl

Hi, I have just received your suggestion about Vlc media player, thank you! A friend of ours downloaded it on our computer several months ago when the system crashed with blue screen syndrome, the second last time, not the last! You are right, it is a good versatileprogram. I uninstalled a paid version of Nero 9 because it would not play one of the childrens dvd's from a different region, which is very disappointing for a paid program, that I may reinstall if neccessary, at some stage. I purchased it a couple of years ago, to convert our kodak camera motion pictures to dvd, it was the only thing that could do it at the time and the only thing I use for that when the time comes. I think our old camera uses mp2 pictures or something like that! Thanks again! I will look later in the day when I get back on the computer, at your suggestions. Darryl. Hi, I have just received your suggestion about Vlc media player, thank you! A friend of ours downloaded it on our computer several months ago when the system crashed with blue screen syndrome, the second last time, not the last! You are right, it is a good versatileprogram. I uninstalled a paid version of Nero 9 because it would not play one of the childrens dvd's from a different region, which is very disappointing for a paid program, that I may reinstall if neccessary, at some stage. I purchased it a couple of years ago, to convert our kodak camera motion pictures to dvd, it was the only thing that could do it at the time and the only thing I use for that when the time comes. I think our old camera uses mp2 pictures or something like that! Thanks again! I will look later in the day when I get back on the computer, at your suggestions. Darryl.