You can download big files by right-clicking, but not when using site explorer. There are no settings, that I could find, that limit site explorer download size. Obviously it's an issue with site explorer, not the file server. Duh.

Perhaps site explorer doesn't log in properly when retrieving those files? That would explain the "unauthorized" html code. I assume that it logs in for each file, but I'm not positive. I just did a simple test, trying to download a small file from my server without providing login info. I got the same "401 Unauthorized" that you posted above. Trying again, with login info, works fine.

So this sounds like a bug. Best read that post about filing a bug, and report this.


It seems like an easy thing to do would be to use site explorer to downloads the hundreds of files in the directories, then go back and right-click on the large ones. Hopefully there's not too many large files that are skipped by site explorer. There should only be a few on a Blu-Ray, so this should work out for you.


USHER: All the information needed was in his first post. You should be ashamed for continuing this farce, and blaming him. You are just too damned egotistical to admit you're wrong. I had to create this account just to try to end this ridiculousness.

Guess, whose words are those:
This explanation has been ignored. Why?

It's not a bug, it's a missing feature. You cannot provide username and password in FDM in any way or any place you wish. It is Site Manager in FDM that should be used to manage user credentials.
You can provide username and password also in a standard "Add download" dialog window, f.e. using right click on a single file in Site Explorer, but not on a folder or multiple file selection.
And only using Site Manager you can save credentials persistently for all the future downloads, so you should surely report a bug if credentials saved persistently in Site Manager are ignored.

Wrong. Here's what's missing to give proper answer without guessing:
* There is no link or site name there.
* There is no info about any site limitations, especially:
- what http/ftp server is used by the site (some older servers, especially MS-Windows based, don't support files > 2 GiB);
- whether downloads are available only for logged-in users or for anonymous users also;
- whether the site limits connection number for anonymous or non-premium users.
* There is no info that the user has been logged in to the site before running Site Explorer.
* There is no info that the user provided his credentials in FDM.
* There is no info that he has assumed that FDM can catch credentials provided in the browser.
* There is no info about any proxy, antivirus software or internet security suite that may cause timeout and break connection in the middle of the large download.
* There is no info that he has searched the forum for similar topics or read any other topic at all, and with what results.

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Please, read again. I said that site manager downloaded other files in the directories. Obviously I was logged in. Cripes you don't read well.

You are wrong again usher.

You really need to read better usher. And not jump to flame someone because you didn't.

hi Scottes... why didn't you say, that it is on you private server, in you in your first post?
that information would maybe answer the hole bunch of questions immediately, about what url and so on... (in case you are really firm in administrating your private server well).
why are you reacting so harsh? FDM is free - be happy that they develop FDM for you in their "spare" time... you are only reporting one issue... the developer & moderators have to read many post of maybe issues from guys that do not make very precise reports - this is sometimes very stressful and sometimes boring to read similar big hoax posts.

nice update.. i have been used FDM for 4 years, and i happy with it..
but, it would be perfect if FDM can download directly streaming video from Google Chrome
I'm stop using firefox because its lagging and freezing sometimes..




Scottes, have you test your own private server with another download manager?

I think FDM is developed to compatible for general sites (which many user use that site).

FMD still have some issue that more important to be fixed than for your own private server issue

how can FDM developer can test and fix your issue if you do not provide your private server link

remember, ITS FREE. if you want to full compatible with your own private server, may you can buy another download manager with full support to your private server.

otherwise FDM is open source. you can download FDM source, edit and compile it to compatible with your private server.

I've added this new XPI to my Fx 14.0a1 Nightly build (14.0a1 (2012-03-25)) and it is not working, just like none of the other ones are working either.

Could this be because of it being a 64bit client instead of the 32bit client?



ROTFLMFAO. OK, you believe that, too, if you want.

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Hahaha. Confirmed.

The plugin 1.5.7.1 works on Nightly 32bit but not on Nightly 64bit builds.

Welp - at least I now know why I've never had any success with the plugin, even after it was touted that it worked.

{sigh}

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Hi, I'm new to Forum but have very happily used FDM for years now.
I have just built a new PC based around Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 Intel core i7 2600K with windows Ultimate 64 bit. Firefox 12 Beta (main browser) and IE 9 is installed but seldom used.

I am using the latest FDM RC and have done so for weeks.
It is set to start up with windows.
"Show downloading progress window disabled
"Show download info while in progress" enabled
"Drop Box is disabled (always - just my preference).

Problem: RANDOMLY upon windows boot up, the Drop box appears on screen.
When I go to my Windows Task Bar and Right Mouse click the FDM icon, the Drop box is NOT ticked. when I enter FDM main settings it is NOT enabled either.

I remove Drop Box by right mouse click enable Drop box (as expected nothing happens as it is already there) and then I un-tick it and Drop Box goes away. Drop box NEVER appears randomly during my every day hours longs sessions if not there at Start up or once I have disabled it as described above. I t seems something randomly fool and triggers it to appear.

The Drop box I would say appears Randomly at start up APPROX. average I'd say of 1 time in 6 start ups.

I did report message this issue with online messaging to support but in that email I mentioned I got a blank grey bar appear on screen just before the FDM icon appeared in the Task bar. I am happy to confirm that was a "Red Herring" as it has something to do with the Asus AI Suite II program that comes with the motherboard. That program loads in difference sequences at Windows start up and I am convinced it has NO bearing on this FDM Drop box issue.

+1

Thanks to the team for this new version, I really love FDM, it's the best ever in his kind !!!

Regretfully, since I posted not being able to stop the Drop box sometimes appearing at Windows start up even though it has been disabled and still shows as disables when it appears in the menus, the situation has changed and drop box now seems to launch most times at Windows start up.

I originally emailed FDM support some time ago and my above post was posted 10 days ago.

Am I posting in wrong place as I have not received any comment or acknowledgement to either (be it: "only on your PC so we will not be looking into your issue" , or, "we will check it out", or, "we have identified/suspect a possible cause" ,or, "can you try test for us and report findings").

THIS IS NOT A CRITICISM. I really appreciate the hard work put in on our behalf and the fact this wonderful application completes with (and IMHO is better) than several a few other pay for commercial applications. Hence why I care!

I accept I am not sure of the correct procedures to know where to report, expectations of response and timetable of response.

My Drop box problem is possibly being triggered by another application or Windows or non related Services, but as its the only application that seems to have a sensitivity and mis-performs ONLY on this aspect, it suggested it is something in FDM that needs to be adjusted.

I am willing to try the last stable release if it will work with Firefox 12 RC to see if the issue is new to the current FDM 3.9 RC 1 but before doing so need guidance on what and and what not to try and look out for. The reason I do not already know is that my current PC is a new build of 6 weeks with everything different including a switch from Win XP (x32) to Win 7 Ultimate (x64)

Is it possible to address the problem in a, temporary, different way? As I do not wish to use Drop box, is there by any chance, a specific dll or file that I could just delete, or if so would that trigger errors messages.

Kind Regards, Dave

@ dko:

I posted that problem (or maybe very similar to yours) already in January 2012 with the FDM Version 3.8 and Windows 7.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15602&start=525
(check out the last post on this page)

I only didn't use the right words. I used "Download Button", which should be "Drop Box".

HTH (Hope That Helps)

Thanks Scooby

Will take a look

So when will you release the final version?