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==  I cannot download any files. Mozilla reports "This object has been blocked." ==
The message "This object has been blocked." when downloading files is usually caused by Zone Alarm Pro or other software-based firewalls blocking a certain file type. See below for recommended firewall settings, clear the browser's cache (In Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cache -> Clear. In Mozilla Suite: Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Cache -> Clear Cache), then try again.
This problem is usually caused by Zone Alarm Pro or other software-based firewalls. The firewall may be blocking a certain filetype. Check the settings in the software.


=== Zone Alarm ===
==Zone Alarm==
Double-click the Zone Alarm icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen. With ZA open, click on "Privacy" button in the left hand part of the screen. Then click on the "Main" tab at the upper right. Once you're in, turn off "Cookie Control," "Ad Blocking," and "Mobile Code Control."
Double-click the Zone Alarm icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen. With ZA open, click on "Privacy" button in the left hand part of the screen. Then click on the "Main" tab at the upper right. Once you're in, turn off "Cookie Control," "Ad Blocking," and "Mobile Code Control."
You may need to clear the browser's cache after you change this setting.
The Privacy Settings in Zone Alarm have also been known to cause problems with the browser's [[Websites report cookies are disabled when they're not|cookies]].


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://forums.zonelabs.com/zonelabs/board/message?board.id=AllowAccess&message.id=61 Zone Labs User Forum: Having download problems (About mobile code)]
* [http://forums.zonelabs.com/zonelabs/board/message?board.id=AllowAccess&message.id=61 Zone Labs User Forum: Having download problems (About mobile code)]

Revision as of 21:24, 6 December 2005

This article applies to Firefox and Mozilla Suite.

The message "This object has been blocked." when downloading files is usually caused by Zone Alarm Pro or other software-based firewalls blocking a certain file type. See below for recommended firewall settings, clear the browser's cache (In Firefox: Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Cache -> Clear. In Mozilla Suite: Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Cache -> Clear Cache), then try again.

Zone Alarm

Double-click the Zone Alarm icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen. With ZA open, click on "Privacy" button in the left hand part of the screen. Then click on the "Main" tab at the upper right. Once you're in, turn off "Cookie Control," "Ad Blocking," and "Mobile Code Control."

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