Windows 10 security blocks all downloads

CIT0440 51 Reputation points
2021-05-26T15:44:07.56+00:00

I have a two fresh installations of Windows 10 with the latest updates. After several days I notice all my downloads are getting blocked. I searched far and wide and have found no reputable answer as to what is blocking them, why I'm able to download right after the installation but not 3 to 4 days after.

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  1. Miles 1,281 Reputation points
    2021-05-27T09:06:03.077+00:00

    Hi

    There are many reasons why downloads might fail.
    1.One is your antivirus utility is blocking the download.
    If you have installed 3rd party antivirus software , please turn it off.

    2.Downloads fail can be attributed to corrupt temporary files.
    Try clearing your temporary files folder; check out your article for instructions .
    Also , when downloading setup files for applications , do not run them from the current location , instead , save the file to your hard disk first , then execute setup from there.

    3.Please check if the Browser has blocked downloading , we could change to chrome and try again.

    4.If windows security block downloading , please disable windows security.

    Best Regards

    --please don't forget to Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

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  2. CIT0440 26 Reputation points
    2021-05-28T17:55:34.7+00:00

    So after some testing with both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge., it appears to be the browser that is doing the blocking and not the OS per say. I reverted MS Edge back to the original version and am able to download files without issue. Google Chrome will not let me download files even when "Safe Browsing" feature is totally disabled. I love it when an application makes decisions for me.

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