Corrupt downloads

I've noticed when some installation or archive files are downloaded (.exe,
..zip, .rar) they are corrupt and need to be downloaded again.

I had a Windows XP system where I had to download all archives on another
computer and move them via USB stick. Anything I downloaded on it was
corrupted by either the operating system or the web browser (IE8 and IE7).

I think that when IE7 & IE8 download some files, file varification corrupts
files it's unsure of? Is this correct?

When i go to the properties of these files I notice that there is an Unblock
box to tick, sometimes if i do this before trying to open it the fiels don't
become corrupt, but i'm not sure of this.

Just had this happen on my up to date Vista Home Premium SP1 PC.

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