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Title: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on December 28, 2009, 03:34:41 PM

Hi,

I've been trying to download my Dell printer. It says I need application/x msdownload to install R190176.exe. I went to MS download and I can't find a download - there's lots of information, but no download. Appreciate all help.

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: patio on December 28, 2009, 04:29:07 PM

Dell drivers and their machines are finicky...
The drivers therefore should only come from Dell.
Travel to the Dell site...enter your Service Tag # from the rear of the machine and it will list all your drivers.

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on December 29, 2009, 09:32:54 AM

I had gone to the Dell website. I downloaded the driver and then I got the message that windows does not recognize application/x msdownload, which I assume is a prerequisite to download the driver. I typed application/x msdownload and went to the msdownload site. I get plenty of information, but I can't seem to find where the actual download is located.

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: patio on December 29, 2009, 10:24:09 AM

I'm afraid we're gonna need alot more info to continue here including what Ver. of Windows and Service Paks you are running...what changes have been made to the system and a link to the DLoad page you're referring to...

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: BC_Programmer on December 29, 2009, 08:39:33 PM

application/x-msdownload is a MIME type. what browser are you using?

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on December 30, 2009, 10:13:20 AM

Internet Explorer

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on December 30, 2009, 10:14:02 AM

Is it possible to download on another browser.

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: patio on December 30, 2009, 10:33:04 AM

Where's the link to the DLoad ? ?

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on December 31, 2009, 03:34:17 PM

Many thanks for your help, but I have solved the problem. It is a new computer and I'm still downloading programs. I had to download Windows Media 11 and that solved the problem.

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: patio on December 31, 2009, 05:19:25 PM

No offense but that makes no sense whatsoever...

But good to hear you are fixed up...

Title: Re: Dell installation - need application/x msdownload - where to find
Post by: ptownRandy on January 02, 2010, 11:12:20 AM

I agree - I found the information on the net. I will probably be back. I can't print again. I'm dealing with some viruses. I will more than likely be back.