How to stop your Google Chrome browser from blocking downloads temporarily or permanently
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Dave Johnson
Aug 8, 2020, 03:55 IST
You can stop Chrome from blocking downloads through the browser's security settings.Anadolu Agency/Contributor/Getty Images
You can stop Google Chrome from blocking downloads by temporarily turning off the Safe Browsing feature, located in the Privacy and security section of Chrome's Settings page.
Chrome's Safe Browsing feature is designed to protect you from malicious websites and infected files that can damage your computer or compromise your security.
After you download the blocked file, it's a good idea to re-enable Safe Browsing.
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Chrome's built-in security tools are your first line of defense against online malware, including dangerous websites and malicious downloads.
Unfortunately, Chrome is sometimes too cautious and can block perfectly safe files, which it believes might be dangerous.
If you are trying to download a file, but Chrome won't allow it, you can temporarily (or permanently) disable the browser's security. Of course, you should be sure the file is safe before you choose to override Chrome's protection.
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