4 Ways to Fix if Chrome Won’t Download Files

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Allow Chrome to Download Files Automatically

Step 1: Launch the Chrome browser > click on thethree vertical dots> selectSettings.

Step 2: Navigate to the Download option and toggle off theAsk where to save each file before downloading.

You can try another Google Chrome profile and complete downloads quickly, continue reading.

Also Read:How to close all tabs from the same website on Google Chrome

Fix 2: Try Another Google Chrome Profile

Step 1:LaunchGoogle Chromeand click yourprofile pictureat the top-right corner.

Step 2:ClickAdd.

Step 3:Sign inwith your Google account details and try again.

You can also click the three-dot menu at the top to open Chrome’s private mode to complete downloads. This mode disables all the extensions in the Chrome browser.

Fix 3: Disable Extensions

If your Chrome downloads work fine in private mode, one of the installed extensions is the main culprit. Uninstall unnecessary Chrome extensions and try again.

Step 1:Launch Google Chrome > click thethree-dot menuat the top > expandExtensions> selectManage Extensions.

Step 2:Disable or uninstall unnecessaryChrome extensions.

Also Read:How to set a custom search engine as default in Chrome

Fix 4: Tweak DNS Settings

If your local ISP or network admin has blocked your IP address due to excessive data downloads, you may run into errors like downloads not working or adownload failed network error. You should change the DNS settings and try again.

Step 1: Launch Chrome > click on thethree vertical dots> and selectSettings.

Step 2: Within the Settings menu, scroll down and click onPrivacy and security.

Step 3: Under Privacy and security, selectSecurity.

Step 4: Under Advanced, next to Select DNS provider, click on thechevron (arrow) iconand selectCloudflare (1.1.1.1).

Step 5: Once you’ve done this, restart the Chrome browser. The issue should be resolved, and you can download files completely in Google Chrome.

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Last updated on 10 June, 2024

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