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](http://windowsinstructed.com.www603.your-server.de.www603.your-server.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-01_10-31-58-246x300.png)
2. Then click the Security tab and choose Custom Level
![Internet Options: Security](http://windowsinstructed.com.www603.your-server.de.www603.your-server.de/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-01_10-34-20-234x300.png)
3. Then find the category Downloads, and set File Download to Enable
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4. Then click OK, Confirm the settings by clicking Yes, then click OK again.
[divider]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.