Cannot download files on multiple browsers

HI, i'm having a problem where i cannot download any files in Safari or Firefox
Downloads fail immediately.
Running 10.9.4
Have reset browsers.
Issue is user specific, does not occur in guest user profile.
No speed plugins present.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Anti virus software installed?
Any net monitoring apps such as Little Snitch?
Does your ISP iimpose a limited bandwidth on downloads?
And troubleshoot Safari extensions ...
From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the Extensions tab. Turn that OFF, quit and relaunch Safari to test.
If that helped, turn one extension on then quit and relaunch Safari to test until you find the incompatible extension then click uninstall.

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Vinay
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