Not able to launch mod packs

[Shotgun Willy]

Launcher Version: 382

Operating System: XP

Java Version: Version 7 Update 45 (build 1.7.0_45-B18)

Antivirus Program: Avast

Description of Problem:

Early today I could not even launch the launcher and now that I can I am not able to launch any mod packs.

I also notice that my avatar picture is the default one not the one for my skin

Also then I click on the cog the launcher crashes

Error Messages:

error downloading file for the following Tekkit or something simuler for different mod packs

https://s3.amazonaws.com/minecraft.download/indexes/legacy.json

please consult the modpack author

when i go to the web address I get the following

This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it. The document tree is shown below.

<Error>

<Code>NoSuchBucket</Code>

<Message>The specified bucket does not exist</Message>

<BucketName>minecraft.download</BucketName>

<RequestId>AD0AA7E4F8F7642B</RequestId>

<HostId>

herCnKduCAINf/Bxjp6Dd3koD+GllCHhkzK/XTcjsCOeW0Oc8lkPy17ClBRxw0bz

</HostId>

</Error>

Error Log:

[Shotgun Willy]

never mind after like the 5th reboot everything started to work