Microsoft has started 2026 with a surprise for users. Chrome downloads are being hit by the Windows maker’s latest update.

Chrome downloads can fail due to various reasons. When you click on the download link, Chrome sends a request to the server hosting the file, and the server responds with the file, and your download ...

Microsoft wants Windows users to stick with its Edge browser, and the company now puts multiple roadblocks in front of anyone ...

Google Chrome has a built-in feature that automatically blocks malicious downloads and displays a warning message if the downloaded file is harmful. Google Chrome, like many other modern browsers, ...

Use the Downloads area of the browser's settings to change Chrome's download location. Select Change to pick which folder downloaded files should save to. If you turn on the Ask where to save each ...

Update, May 20, 2025: This story, originally published May 19, has been updated with further advice regarding Chrome browser security updates from Google, as well as what you can do if your Chrome ...

When you find Google Chrome blocking the downloads, you can follow the below methods to fix the issue and never face it again. Manually select Keep or Continue download Make sure you download from a ...