I've just installed the Basic version of MikTex 2.9
When i compile a file using pdflatex , it attempts to download the package "miktex-zzdb1-2.9.tar.lzma" .
It takes about 2-3 mins . Then it proceeds . ( After failing to download ).
I know that Basic version will add packages when needed . But each time i compile , it attemps to download the same package and fails. I'm getting impatient . ( In Linux , same file compiles in 1 sec )
Do i need to configure anything ? My Internet connection is very active
The commandline : [NOTE THIS WILL VARY PER USER]
downloading http: //mirror-cybernet.lums.edu.pk/pub/ctan/systems/win32/miktex/tm/packages/miktex-zzdb1-2.9.tar.lzma…
pdflatex: A timeout was reached while receiving data from the server.
Best Answer
[Edited 2019 to show latest number of files (3) needed]
miktex-zzdbl1-2.9.tar.lzma is one of the currently three "database" packages needed by the package management of the miktex console. It contains the actual list of packages. If miktex can't download miktex-zzdbl1, miktex-zzdbl2 and miktex-zzdbl3 the package installation of the console and the on-the-fly installation can't work.
The failure can be temporary (that happens) but it also can be due to something in your system (firewall e.g.). Try in the miktex console a different repository. If this doesn't work: You can also download the three miktex-zzdbl-files and the packages you want to install from CTAN (tex-archive/systems/win32/miktex/tm/packages). Put them all in an empty folder and use this folder as local repository.