Google Chrome may sometimes fail to download files from the Internet.

Maybe the net online gate detectedthe file could not be downloaded securely.

But there are also times when Chrome does not offer any explanation as to why the download failed.

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It just says the file could not be downloaded.

This makes the troubleshooting process a bit harder because theres no information regarding the issues root cause.

you’re free to restart or even unplug your modem to solve the problem.

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This action will flush all the temporary Internet files that might be clogging up the connection.

Test to see if a cable connection does the trick.

Switch to a different Wi-Fi channel is a cable connection is not an option for you.

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Or disconnect all the other devices using the connection to free up more bandwidth.

This should help if youre trying to download a large file.

Then reboot your system.

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test whether the download succeeds now.

Or take a stab at download the file a bit later.

Maybe theres an issue with the server of the website youre trying to download the file from.

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Or Chrome is affected by temporary issues blocking the download.

The quickest solution is to simply scrub the cache and cookies and hit it one more time.

press the menu and selectHelp.

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Check click onAbout Chromeand look to see if theres anUpdatebutton available.

This indicates theres a newer net internet ride version available.

Install it, reset your setup and have another go.

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If you still cant download the file, right-select it and selectSave link as.

Instead of simply clicking the file, try right-clicking on it and use the context options to download it.

Check Your Internet Security tweaks

Your current Internet security tweaks might be blocking the download.

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ensure the File download option is not disabled.

Disable Your Extensions

If the problem persists, try disabling all your internet tool extensions.

And its not uncommon for security and privacy extensions to block downloads.

Reload the surfing app and test whether you’ve got the option to download the problematic file.