Download.com site feedback forum: SplashLite download corrupted

Just found something else that the download must have done - sometime back (maybe when I updated SplashLite?) the volume icon disappeared from the notification area of the taskbar on my computer, and I had to use the more cumbersome volume control option instead but, since I deleted the SplashLite 1.7.1 download, the volume icon has reappeared. I don't know how a download in one folder can affect so many things!

I am using Windows XP.

Do you mean this SplashLite? http://download.cnet.com/Splash-Lite/3000-13632_4-10972188.html?tag=mncol;1

If so it's an external download, meaning the software is not downloaded from Download.com but directly from the software developer at http://mirillis.com/en/

I've just downloaded that "installer" file myself and tested it with my own anti-virus, (ZoneAlarm), and also my anti-malware scanner Malwarebytes' Antimalware, and found no infection.

I also uploaded that installer file to Jotti's virusscan checker to test the file against a range of anti-virus scanners, and it also found none. Results here;
http://virusscan.jotti.org/en-gb/scanresult/409ac253ac78f35f778f0d92f888c6f74d982ff3/28a81112f69603d3f4c88eebba793003a6113dc7

So it looks like the installer doesn't hold any viruses or other malware.

Can you remember what Avast found in those 3 errors? That might give a clue.

As to the volume icon I can't be sure, but are you sure the volme icon hasn't just hidden itself from that notification area tray? You could check this in Taskbar Properties, (right click the Taskbar and select Properties, then the "Customize" button.

If SplashLite keeps doing this though, then you may want to just uninstall it and try another media player. We often suggest the VLC Player in these forums.

Mark

the volume icon disappears. At least, I have seen similar myself.

That SplashLite media player has its own volume control on the software window itself, and I am betting it 'takes over' the system volume control when it is running. I use the VLC Player and on my system it causes a strange effect. When it is running, sometimes I cannot change the volume from my own volume control icon. The icon is visible but moving the slider has no effect. I can still use keyboard keys to adjust the volume, or use the player's own slider. But then other times there is no strange effect.

When you have finished using your player, does it shutdown completely, or is it still open in the background? You could check this in the Task Manager, (right click the Taskbar, select Task Manager, then open the Processes tab). Use that to look for any SplashLight entries after you have closed it down. if you find any then perhaps it still has control of your volume icon.

I can also explain why your system runs smoother without those corrupted files. Windows uses "Explorer" extensively. Not just Internet Explorer, but My Computer, My Documents, Download folder and even the display on your monitor is Explorer. Explorer doesn't like corrupted files and it struggles when it comes across any. Deleting those downloaded files clears that problem if they are corrupted.

Mark