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Unable To Download Files From Rapidshare Receiving "Requested file does not exist" error message.

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Posted 28 December 2005 - 07:54 PM

My OS is WIN XP(SP2). I use Outlook Express and also have Internet Download Manager (IDM).
I have been unable to download files through the free version of Rapidshare. I wait for the download indicator to appear, type in the requested code then click on the "Download" button. My IDM download box appears and when I click on "Start download" an error box showing: "Requested file does not exist. HTTP/1.1 404 not found."appears.
I was previously able to download files from this source however cannot recall what I might have done (i.e. new utility or program)that now precludes me from doing so now.
Would appreciate any assistance you can provide in this regard.TYI, mchaggis.

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Posted 29 December 2005 - 09:13 PM

Iit may be that Rapidshare does not approve of your downloader application (especially if you are using the "free" download). Try downloading the file without using IDM.
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Posted 29 December 2005 - 10:34 PM

Thankyou jdweed,
That is exactly the case. I cancelled out IDM for Rapidshare downloads and tried a download which took place without problem. I should have read the small print on the Rapidshare site which specifies that only their premium account accepts download accelerators. Thanks for your help and sorry for the inconvenience. mchaggis

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Posted 29 December 2005 - 10:37 PM

Glad I could be of help.
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