Why cant i download off internet explorer

Question

hi, im strugglin to download off my pc (internet explorer). for example when i try to download divx player, the link doesnt work. The progress bar at the bottom flashes for a split second then nothing. Please help!! Do i need to download anything to be able to download programmes off internet explorer??

Answer 1

Make sure everything is enable in your internet options... sometimes the settings wont let you download anything off the internet  

Answer 2

download mozilla firefox

that should help