Cannot connect to server

I can download the ~3mb files, but when they are run and they are trying to download and install everthing, it says that the transfer rate is 0, then goes to say that it is trying to re-establish it's connection with the server. It can't do this, and when 5 attempts to do this fail, it exits.

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Cannot connect to server

Sonu6
i think that maybe true depending on which port this uses. I can download the IMG and ISO files in the usual way. But that application used to download the application could use a strange port But i think you are probably right !

Thanks
Yu Chai
I too am experiencing this problem whilst downloading the Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition. It is most frustrating!

However, I did download and install this software without a problem on my personal laptop.

I would appreciate some help
Nick Cole
I managed to download the IMg and ISO file manually to make up installation CD's onthe same pc so i'll still try from another pc.
apavluck
It happened to me too. The setup thing downloads, but running that it tries 5 times to download and then says it failed. I'll try downloading the .img or .iso files manually.

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Bernard Normier
I downloaded the *.img file manually (on the download page for VB Express 2005 click on "Manual Download Instructions" or something of the sort). That works, but with my 256k connection it took awhile.

Does this clear up your problem
mp2005
Exactly the same problem here. It tries 5 times and then gives up. I wonder if the server is down I'll try again later.

Best regards,
Chris
liuweili
Maybe your firewall is blocking the connection
Nick DeJacimo
I have tried to download VB Express 2005 several times w/always the same results. After 3 unsuccessful tries to reconnect w/the server, it gives up. What's up
Adhamz
I have experienced the same problem with VBSETUP . I try to download just the VB edition itself as i already have the latest .NET framework and do not select the optional extras. The transfer rate is always set to zero. I'll post when i've tried it on my home pc.
kashif afzaal

I am assuming that you are talking about installing the express editions from the web installer. Have you tried downloading the full img files and installing from there.

Visual studio express editions FAQ
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/faq/

Visual Studio Express edition Registration FAQ
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/register/faq/

Direct Link to the Visual Studio Starter Kits on MSDN
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/starterkits/

Manual Install Packages for Visual Studio Express
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/support/install/
FBCJunior
I got that wrong. It tries 5 times
magja
Hello there all.

I've just tried to use the "Download Now" on my home PC for J# and despite using dial-up, it worked. So yes, possibly a firewall problem. In the end i thought creating an installation CD would be best so i downloaded the ISO version and created a CD with my Nero 6 reloaded. That worked fine. So i can use the CD to install on my other PC. On the whole this seems a better solution because i wont have to re-download if i need to re-install !!

Thanks to all.

P.S I'll retry this when i get back to work after Christmas.
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