Windows 10: Edge - unable to download legitimate files from government site

Repeatedly tried to download a file from a government site. Only accessible using login credentials.
In the end I gave up and used Chrome to download the file.

Normally Edge would show a bar at the bottom of the window asking what to do with the file.
Enabled the "Ask me what to do with each download" in settings.

The question/bar did not show up.

Maybe this has something to do with Smartscreen (?) I don't know.
Note: Local Group Policy - Prevent bypassing Windows Defender SmartScreen prompts for sites : not configured.
(Was not asked to whitelist or something)

I ended up with a number of unconfirmed downloads, but, as said, I wasn't asked to confirm the download.


Any suggestions as to how to solve this?

Thanks!





Windows 10 x64
19042.662

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Are my Registry Files all legitimate programs?

Isn't there a web tool whereby I can check if programs listed in my REGISTRY FILES are legitimate programs?

 

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

 

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.