Google Chrome Blocks Downloads



  1. How To Turn Off Google Chrome Blocks Downloads
  2. Google Chrome Blocks Downloads

Download the file and let Chrome 'block' it. If you are directed to a 'site ahead contains harmful programs' page, click 'details' then 'visit the site'. After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click 'show all downloads', or choose 'downloads' from the menu, or press 'ctrl+j' (on Windows at least). Chrome automatically blocks downloads that try to cause problems on your computer or device, like: Giving you viruses; Leaking your private data; Changing your browser settings; Changing the.

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Chrome automatically blocks harmful downloads that try to cause problems on your computer, like

  • Giving your viruses
  • Leaking your private data
  • Changing your browser and computer settings
  • Adding unwanted extensions or toolbars to your browser

Why the download was blocked

Your file download may have been blocked for one of two reasons:

  • We think it might be a malicious, unwanted, or uncommon file.
    • Malicious: You tried downloading malware.
    • Unwanted: You tried downloading a deceptive piece of software. This program, disguised as a helpful download, may actually make unexpected changes to your computer.
    • Uncommon: You tried downloading an unfamiliar and potentially dangerous piece of software.
  • We've found that the website you tried to download the file from has been known to distribute malware.
Google
To help protect users, Google maintains a list of websites that are known to host malicious downloads and a list of trusted software publishers.

For more information, please visit the Google Support website.
*This article's content was directly sourced from the Google Support website.

How To Turn Off Google Chrome Blocks Downloads

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Google Chrome Blocks Downloads

Keywords:google chrome blocking download windows macSuggest keywordsDoc ID:73106
Owner:John B.Group:New Mexico State University
Created:2017-05-04 09:46 MDTUpdated:2019-04-16 11:25 MDT
Sites:New Mexico State University
Feedback:11CommentSuggest a new document