Can't download, what shall I do? (not technical problem, in a way)

[Deja Q]

I've been trying to download a 380MB patch file from a company I will no longer support...

I get to 95-98% completed when their server times out. It ALWAYS gets to about 364MB and then it's in the 'danger zone'.

I am unable to continue the download from Netscape or Firefox, so I have to start all over.

Glad I have broadband or I'd be angryier.

Is there an easy way I can set up a batch program to automatically re-download the file at given intervals? (Firefox can automatically rename, should the download be successful (BOL!))

[fluffernutter]

1. no clue, but i am quite jealous of your ability

to make words with a line through them ... how DO you do that?

GL with the download thing :)

[Nomad559]

2. Use a download manager

I use several, Reget Delux Is one of my favorites.

http://deluxe.reget.com/

[frylock]

3. i use an ftp proggy like bulletproof for large downloads..

it supports file resume. Just enable monitor clipboard, right-click the file link, and copy location.