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How to Stop Chrome from Blocking Downloads

How to Stop Chrome from Blocking Downloads

December 26, 2022 by Judy Sanhz 3 Comments

One of the many things you do on Google Chrome is download all sorts of files. But, there will come a time when you could download a file with malware if you’re not careful. To prevent this, Chrome has some security options you can manage in Settings to protect you from these kinds of files.

But since no service is perfect, Chrome may be preventing you from downloading files that are perfectly safe to download. Suppose you’re sure that it’s Chrome that’s the issue with downloading that file. In that case, you can disable this security option so you can finally download that file. Here are the steps to follow.

Chrome: How to Stop the Browser from Blocking Your Downloads

To clear the way for your future download son Chrome, open the browser and click on the dots at the top right. Go to Settings and click on Security and Privacy. Click on the Security option, and you’ll see different options to choose from.

Chrome Security Settings

Choose the last one on the list, the one that says No Protection (Not recommended). When you choose this option, you’re going to see a warning telling you what’s going to happen if you decide to turn it off. If you decide to go through with it, simply click on the blue Turn-off button.

Chrome turn off safe browsing

That’s all there is to it. Always be careful when downloading files, especially if they’re from a site that is not secure or that you’ve never downloaded anything from in the past.

Conclusion

There is always a reason to download a file. You might need it for work or for personal reasons. If you have no choice but to download a file, please take all the necessary precautions to ensure it’s from a trusted source. Will you be turning this security option off permanently or temporarily? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to share the article with others on social media.

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Comments

  1. Brooks McKinney says

    August 16, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    Tried this but file still would not download. Only downloaded when I was operating in a Chrome incognito window.

  2. mike k says

    July 8, 2023 at 6:18 pm

    I have followed the instructions and chrome is still telling me all downloads are dangerous, this is absolutely ridiculous and over the top!, time to look for a new browser if this is the path where chrome is going down

  3. Hilary says

    December 3, 2022 at 10:24 pm

    THANKS, for advice that was very complete and accurate! Many tips only state a few steps, or show an obsolete screen shot. Not very helpful in that case…

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