Download fails, getting errror: the signature of this file is corrupt or invalid"

Original Title: every download corrupt even microsoft files


I've just about given up on trying to find an answer to this ERROR!

 

every time I try to download files from anywhere including Microsoft/windows 7 f all I keep getting is  "the signature of this file is corrupt or invalid"

this is even happening to Microsoft files.

 

I have looked at everything advised on Microsoft to try to solve this but nothing seems to work.

 

example today I tried to down loads a file to see if my computer would run windows 8 from Microsoft website and I got the same thing, I have done a full virus scan with M.S.E  nothing!

 

I am running windows 7 home premium 64-bit OS

 

 

Apologies if I have put this in the wrong area   

 

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Last updated February 12, 2020 Views 12,677 Applies to:
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Hi Paul,

You unable to download files, you get an error: the signature of this file is corrupt or invalid".

1. What are the troubleshooting steps you have performed? 

Let's try the following steps and check:

Method 1: Disable software with invalid signature to run in Internet Explorer

a)      Open Internet Explorer browser from Desktop.

b)      From the menu bar select Tools Select Internet Options.

c)      In the Internet Options window, select Advanced tab.

d)      Scroll down and un-check the Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid

e)      Click OK to save the settings. Then close the Internet Options window.

 

If the issue persists, try resetting the Internet Explorer and check if the issue persists.

 

Method 2: Reset the Internet Explorer.

Click the link and follow the steps “How to reset Internet Explorer settings”

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737?wa=wsignin1.0


Disclaimer: The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might reset security settings or privacy settings that you added to the list of Trusted Sites. The Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature might also reset parental control settings. We recommend that you note these sites before you use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature.


Method 3: Run System File Checker tool.

To do this, refer this link:

How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista or on Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833



If you have any further queries, or if this issue persists, reply here and we will be glad to help you.


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