Windows is blocking EXE file downloads.

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Option 1: Try lowering the UAC settings: 1. Click in the search box on the taskbar.2. Type UAC.3. A list of search results appears.4. Click “Change User Account Control settings”.5. The User Account C...

How to fix Chrome web browser blocking file download:

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Downloading of EXE files is now blocked by default in Chrome.Solution: 1. Click the download link of the file in your download link email.2. In the next popup RIGHTCLICK the blue "Download File" butto...

How to fix Firefox web browser blocking file download:

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Launch Firefox and type this in the url bar: about:config Click Accept the Risk and Continue if a warning message appears. Search for this text string:  block_download_insecure Double click the value...

How to set custom download location or have Firefox ask you where to download.

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To make Firefox ask you WHERE to download any file instead of the default windows "Download" folder: 1. Click the "hamburger" menu (three stacked lines at the top right in Firefox. 2. Select Settings....