Microsoft Edge may sometimesfail to downloadGoogle Drive files.

If you right-press a file and then select Download, nothing happens.

Edge doesnt download anything in your Downloads folder.

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If youre experiencing similar problems, follow the steps below to fix the problem.

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How Do I Fix Microsoft Edge Not Downloading Google Drive Files?

Enable Third-Party Cookies

check that Edge doesnt block third-partycookies.

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This is one of the most common reasons why you cant download Google Drive files using Edge.

Blocking third-party cookies helps you increase security and privacy.

However, this can also break some web pages that rely on cookies to work properly.

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nudge the respective icon and allow third-party cookies.

Click onMore options, go toHelp and Feedbackand click onAbout Microsoft Edge.

Then click onMore optionsagain, and selectExtensions.

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Manually toggle off all the extensions installed on your internet tool.

Restart Edge and check the results.

Ideally, use Google Chrome or another Chromium-based online window.