Security Troubleshooting Windows 8

FIX: Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded

This error can appear in Internet Explorer when you try to download a file that Windows thinks is not safe or when Downloads have been completely blocked.  Then how do you download the file? I will explain it step by step.

 

Enable File Download in Internet Explorer

To stop the message [symple_highlight color=”red”]Your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded[/symple_highlight] from appearing in Internet Explorer you’ll have to re-enable downloads.It’s easier then you might think.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the cogwheel on the right side and choose Internet Options.

Internet Explorer: Internet Options
Internet Explorer: Internet Options

2. Then click the Security tab and choose Custom Level

Internet Options: Security
Internet Options: Security

3. Then find the category Downloads, and set File Download to Enable

File Download: Enable
File Download: Enable

4. Then click OK, Confirm the settings by clicking Yes, then click OK again.

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You should now be able to download files again. If you ever wish to block file downloading again then under step 3 set File Download to disable.

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