Windows 10: Edge browser downloads files as .txt & other problems.

Discus and support Edge browser downloads files as .txt & other problems. in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Edge browser worked fine a few days ago but today I had a major headache with it, first any program I downloaded refused to download, if I retried it... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Bastet, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. Bastet Win User

    Edge browser downloads files as .txt & other problems.


    Edge browser worked fine a few days ago but today I had a major headache with it, first any program I downloaded refused to download, if I retried it downloaded a .txt file, choosing 'save as' only gave me text as an option.
    Two: Non of my extensions now work, nothing happens.
    Three: Upon opening the page crashes & reopens.
    Do I need to reinstall AU or is it a wider problem?
    I use IE usually but was getting used to Edge.
    I have run sfc & no problems found. Also run chkdsk & ok there.

    :)
     
    Bastet, Aug 10, 2016
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    It's even worse - if the file isn't something Edge decides you're allowed to download, you can't download it at all.

    There is no way I can see to, for instance, download a simple .txt file.

    You can open it in the browser, but there is no way to save the displayed file.

    That they would release something lacking the most absolutely basic functionality as the default browser should cost whole teams their jobs...
     
    David_Casper, Aug 10, 2016
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  3. peterh337 Win User
    peterh337, Aug 10, 2016
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Edge browser downloads files as .txt & other problems.

    Hi, Do you have any usable system restore points?
    Have you been using disk imaging (as is very strongly recommended here)? If so, can you restore an appropriate image?

    It sounds as if several things may have gone wrong. If neither of the options above is available, you might just try an in-place upgrade repair install (basic information in the Tutorial section).
     
    dalchina, Aug 10, 2016
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  5. Bastet Win User
    Yes to both. Am currently trying a system restore. Will post back with an update.
     
    Bastet, Aug 10, 2016
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  6. Bastet Win User
    Update: system restored to 4 days ago problem still occurred. Ran AU reinstall & all OK.
     
    Bastet, Aug 10, 2016
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  7. dalchina New Member
    Ok, keep a simple of log of any changes you make, watch for any recurrence.
    Meanwhile, start using disk imaging so you've a base image starting with a working configuration you're happy with.
    Macrium Reflect (free) e.g. + its boot medium + storage for image backups
     
    dalchina, Aug 11, 2016
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  8. Bastet Win User

    Edge browser downloads files as .txt & other problems.

    Already image & clone with Macrium, latest image was a day old so had the problem, previous image was pre AU, as I'd have to download AU again I thought in-place repair would be the better option. Fixed a couple of other minor niggles too. *Smile
    I suspect what caused it (a temp file cleaner recommended on an well known anti malware program site for helping with problems with their product) & will keep well away in future.
     
    Bastet, Apr 5, 2018
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