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  • roastman1
    Newbie
    • Jul 2010
    • 13

    #1

    Help with downloading

    I need help with how to download torrent files. I insatlled bit torrent and downloaded a file (Sat Nav Map) which was fine I was able to open and then burn it to cd and it worked ok. However I have since downloded futher files but I am unable to open these. And yes before you ask iI am a complete beginner.

    I would be obliged for any help you are able to offer
  • manxspud
    DK Veteran
    • Jul 2009
    • 1768

    #2
    From what you are saying you can download the files ok ...

    So am going to assume your problem is opening the files.

    The files you download will be in many different formats ie :

    rar
    zip
    iso

    ect ect ect ... you will need the appropriate software on your pc to open the files ... or in the case of video and audio ... to play them. Look at the file extension of each file you have downloaded and use google to find the software to use the file. or post back here and some body will help you find the software needed for each download.

    @manx

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    • roastman1
      Newbie
      • Jul 2010
      • 13

      #3
      Originally posted by manxspud
      From what you are saying you can download the files ok ...

      So am going to assume your problem is opening the files.

      The files you download will be in many different formats ie :

      rar
      zip
      iso

      ect ect ect ... you will need the appropriate software on your pc to open the files ... or in the case of video and audio ... to play them. Look at the file extension of each file you have downloaded and use google to find the software to use the file. or post back here and some body will help you find the software needed for each download.

      @manx
      Ok I will do that thank you

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      • roastman1
        Newbie
        • Jul 2010
        • 13

        #4
        Just had another thought perhaps someone could recommend site that i can download from that don't try and get me to pay for subs. Earlier I used torrent basket and this seemed ok allow to open and burn 1 down load however the other I could not open.

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        • manxspud
          DK Veteran
          • Jul 2009
          • 1768

          #5
          what type of things are you after downloading ...

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          • roastman1
            Newbie
            • Jul 2010
            • 13

            #6
            Originally posted by manxspud
            what type of things are you after downloading ...
            Looking for cd70 maps uk and ireland later than 06 or europe.

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            • manxspud
              DK Veteran
              • Jul 2009
              • 1768

              #7
              Vauxhall Opel CD70 Navteq Sat Nav GB & Ireland 2009


              ISO image to burn Sat Nav disc for CD70 as fitted in Vauxhall and Opel
              Code:
              http://hotfile.com/dl/49262235/ada94ac/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part1.rar.html
              http://hotfile.com/dl/49262238/7157da1/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part2.rar.html
              http://hotfile.com/dl/49262240/25e8cc2/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part3.rar.html
              http://hotfile.com/dl/49262242/99e4956/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part4.rar.html
              NO Pass

              Not my upload ... but not had any probs with the source in the past.

              @manx

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              • roastman1
                Newbie
                • Jul 2010
                • 13

                #8
                Originally posted by manxspud
                Vauxhall Opel CD70 Navteq Sat Nav GB & Ireland 2009


                ISO image to burn Sat Nav disc for CD70 as fitted in Vauxhall and Opel
                Code:
                http://hotfile.com/dl/49262235/ada94ac/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part1.rar.html
                http://hotfile.com/dl/49262238/7157da1/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part2.rar.html
                http://hotfile.com/dl/49262240/25e8cc2/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part3.rar.html
                http://hotfile.com/dl/49262242/99e4956/NAV-09-GB-ierland.part4.rar.html
                NO Pass

                Not my upload ... but not had any probs with the source in the past.

                @manx
                I really don't know how to proceed and would appreciate any guidance to are prepared to offer

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                • dik
                  DK Veteran
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 955

                  #9
                  Originally posted by roastman1
                  I really don't know how to proceed and would appreciate any guidance to are prepared to offer
                  Copy each link and paste into address bar, download each file to the same folder, right click first file and extract with winrar, that should give you a disc image to burn
                  sigpic another happy customer

                  Sent from my keyboard using fingers to type

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                  • roastman1
                    Newbie
                    • Jul 2010
                    • 13

                    #10
                    Originally posted by dik
                    Copy each link and paste into address bar, download each file to the same folder, right click first file and extract with winrar, that should give you a disc image to burn
                    Do I actually need the image? I have saved the files to a card is that ok? How do I now openand or join the files up to burn to a disc? I did pay a months subs for hotfile spped things up.

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                    • kianniamh
                      Top Poster
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 182

                      #11
                      You need the image (the image is all the files joined together). As above right click and extract with the program winrar.

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                      • roastman1
                        Newbie
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 13

                        #12
                        Originally posted by kianniamh
                        You need the image (the image is all the files joined together). As above right click and extract with the program winrar.
                        Ok have downloded winrar and yhe files saved to the card have a different icon I have right clicked and these appear to have unpacked? What I am unable to work out is how I now burn the lot to a disk.

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                        • kianniamh
                          Top Poster
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 182

                          #13
                          When unpacked you should have a new file probably with the file extension .iso. This can be burnt to a disc with software such as imgburn.

                          You dont need all the other files once the image is unpacked.

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                          • roastman1
                            Newbie
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 13

                            #14
                            Originally posted by kianniamh
                            When unpacked you should have a new file probably with the file extension .iso. This can be burnt to a disc with software such as imgburn.

                            You dont need all the other files once the image is unpacked.
                            I am now getting an error message "The archive is either an unknown format or damaged"

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                            • roastman1
                              Newbie
                              • Jul 2010
                              • 13

                              #15
                              Success! Thank you for all your help it really is appreciated

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