Windows 10: Cannot download files flagged as insecure in Edge

Discus and support Cannot download files flagged as insecure in Edge in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; I tried to download virtualbox in 21H1 using Edge and got message download was blocked as potentially unsafe. So I checked smartscreen settings in... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by cereberus, May 29, 2021.

  1. cereberus Win User

    Cannot download files flagged as insecure in Edge


    I tried to download virtualbox in 21H1 using Edge and got message download was blocked as potentially unsafe. So I checked smartscreen settings in Windows sSecurity in case they had been turned on with update but they were off including settings for Edge. I checked in Task Manager and smartscreen was running. Killed task and tried to download again, but no dfference, and smartscreen was running again. So I tried chrome, and it downloaded fine. So it seems Edge is ignoring setting in Windows Security!!

    :)
     
    cereberus, May 29, 2021
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  2. Brink Win User

    Google Protecting users from insecure downloads in Google Chrome

    Source: Chromium Blog: Protecting users from insecure downloads in Google Chrome
     
    Brink, May 29, 2021
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  3. How can I set EDGE to by default download to D:\Downloads


    Hi:

    I do not use Edge, but here is one suggested method (it dates from Aug 2015, but I presume the steps are still valid):

    How to change the default Microsoft Edge download location - gHacks Tech News

    EDIT: And here is a tutorial right here in tenforums.com:
    Microsoft Edge Downloads Folder - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    HTH,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, May 29, 2021
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  4. Cannot download files flagged as insecure in Edge

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, May 29, 2021
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