I repeat... a download manager. Do what Charlotte said (re The Correct File) and then what I said. Trust me, it DOES work that way. It (FlashGet) will open as many connections to the MS file as allowed, downloading the file in pieces simultaneously, hence my assertion that it will take (if using default 6 connections) roughly 1/6th of the time with the side benefit of restarting the "piece" download at the interruption point if interrupted. Works every time and FAST FAST FAST, EVEN WITH DIAL-UP. FlashGet is FREE and the Install Download is ONLY 4.5mb. (sheesh...)
And I also repeat, insisting that someone send you the corrupt files don't fly a kite. The point is NOT whether your Windows is legal, the point is US SENDING FILES is ILLEGAL! You have to get them yourself. So go get the complete download again...
edit - Here ya go; FlashGet (LEGAL and FREE) -
http://down6.flashget.com/fgf173.exe
Download the above and use it. Quit depending on the built-in MS Downloader. Did you never notice how an MS Download operation slows down as time passes? Don't happen with FG...
This post has been edited by submix8c: 02 February 2009 - 08:44 AM