Hi, I'm a new member to your excellent site.
Previously I don't have any problem downloading files from your site. But of late, apart from the pesky XM Registration pop-up page, I'm not able to download any zip or rar files from this site. Whenever I try to download zip/rar file, an error message will prompt that I don't have permissions to download the file. And I see the error message "Http/1.1 403 Forbidden".
What's the reason for this error?
Rgds
Lspalm
Re: Any restrictions for files downloading in Forex Station?
2This has come up before and was found to be users browser settings;lspalm wrote: Mon Sep 15, 2025 2:31 pm Hi, I'm a new member to your excellent site.
Previously I don't have any problem downloading files from your site. But of late, apart from the pesky XM Registration pop-up page, I'm not able to download any zip or rar files from this site. Whenever I try to download zip/rar file, an error message will prompt that I don't have permissions to download the file. And I see the error message "Http/1.1 403 Forbidden".
What's the reason for this error?
Rgds
Lspalm
Client-Side or Tool-Specific Blocks:
Download managers like Internet Download Manager (IDM) can trigger 403 on sites like YouTube or protected hosts due to how they handle URLs or headers. Recent updates (as of 2024-2025) have addressed some, but ad blockers (e.g., uBlock Origin) or extensions can interfere.
Browser-specific issues: In Chrome or Edge, extensions, cache, or strict security policies might block ZIPs flagged as risky. On ChromeOS, this can appear as a blanket "forbidden download" for certain servers.
Quick Fixes for General Users (Browser/Downloads):
Try a Different Browser or Incognito Mode: Disable extensions (e.g., ad blockers) that might alter headers. Clear cache/cookies and retry.
Check File Access: Ensure you're logged in if required. For shared links (OneDrive/Dropbox), regenerate the link or confirm ownership.
Update Your Download Tool: For IDM, update to the latest version (2025 fixes include better YouTube handling). Disable conflicting extensions.
Contact the Site Owner: If it's a specific site, the file might be blocked server-side (e.g., virus scan). Ask them to whitelist or rescan the ZIP.
Use a VPN: If IP-blocked, switch networks to change your IP.
Hope this helps.
Re: Any restrictions for files downloading in Forex Station?
3Thanks Ogee! I removed the installed Ad-Blocker and that fixed the problem! Once again, thanks pal! 
