What should I do if the edge browser cannot download files? Solution to the problem that edge browser cannot download files

Experiencing the problem of file download failure when using the Edge browser? Many users have encountered such problems while using the Edge browser. It is crucial to know the workaround in order to continue downloading files smoothly. This article is written by php editor Xinyi to introduce you in detail the solution when the Edge browser cannot download files. By following the steps below, you can resolve this issue and ensure your file downloads are worry-free.

　　Solution to the problem that edge browser cannot download files

　Method 1

　　1. We can choose to click the start button in the lower left corner of the computer desktop, and then click the "Settings" option in the menu list.

　　2. After entering the settings page, we click the "Update & Security" option on the page, then open the "Windows Security Center" option, and on the Security Center page we select "App and Browser Control" options.

　　3. After we enter the "Application and Browser Control" page, click the "Reputation-based Protection Settings" option on the page.

4. After entering the "Reputation-based Protection" page, we can click off all the option switches on the page. It should be noted that both methods require timely restoration of the original settings after downloading the file, because turning off security protection may expose our computers to attacks.

Method 2

1. We first open the Edge browser on the computer, then click the "..." icon in the upper right corner of the browser page, and then click the "Settings" option in the drop-down list.
2. After entering the settings page, we click on the "Privacy, Search & Services" option on the page, and then find the "Windows Defender SmartScreen" option on the right page.

   

　　3. We uncheck the "Windows Defender SmartSrceen" option and then restart the browser.

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