- How do I enable blocked Extensions in Edge?
- How do I stop Microsoft Edge from blocking downloads?
- Why is Edge blocking my downloads?
How do I enable blocked Extensions in Edge?
Allow or block extensions in group policy
Open the group policy management editor and go to Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge > Extensions > and then select Control which extensions cannot be installed. Select Enabled. Click Show.
How do I stop Microsoft Edge from blocking downloads?
Scroll down to the bottom of the right-hand panel and click Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of Settings and click View Advanced Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of Advanced Settings and toggle off Help protect me from malicious sites and downloads with Windows Defender SmartScreen.
Why is Edge blocking my downloads?
Check Antivirus Settings
If you still can't download files after changing the download path, you should check your antivirus settings. Your antivirus might block internet downloads to protect your computer from malware, which is why Edge can't download anything.