Chrome Blocking Your Download? Here is How to Fix It

If Chrome is blocking your download, don't worry - you can bypass this either temporarily for a single file or permanently if you'd prefer to avoid these warnings altogether.

Temporary Fix

This method allows you to download only the specific file that’s being blocked.

1. Try to download the file and look for the error message.
2. Click on the three dots in the top-right corner of your Chrome browser.
3. Select "Downloads" from the menu.
4. Find the blocked file and click "Keep dangerous file" > "Keep anyway." In newer versions of Chrome, click the menu next to the file, choose "Download dangerous file" and confirm on the warning screen.
5. Now you can open the file as usual.

Permanent Fix

If you’d like to prevent Chrome from blocking any downloads in the future, follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
2. From the drop-down menu, choose "Settings."
3. On the Settings page, go to "Privacy and security," then click "Security."
4. In the "Safe Browsing" section, select "Standard Protection" or "No protection (not recommended)" to disable Safe Browsing.
5. Confirm your choice by clicking "Turn off" in the pop-up.

Please note: Disabling Safe Browsing will reduce Chrome's ability to protect you from potential online threats, so proceed with caution.