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Microsoft edge blocking downloads7/6/2023 ![]() I checked the adD-on’s and attachments did not see any that looked suspicious or with indications that they dealt with spyware. Firefox had no problem downloading the same ZIP file it had refused to download in NORMAL mode. I restarted Firefox with all AD-on’s disabled and in Safe mode. ![]() Has Firefox started BLOCKING and or scanning ZIP files?. Using Registry Editor: Using Group Policy Editor: Let’s see the methods in detail. Also I know who sent the file (actually it was my wife in the next room), have opened it and the contents were as expected. Block all Downloads in Microsoft Edge: Using Registry Editor: Using Group Policy Editor: Block all Downloads in Microsoft Edge: You can allow or block Downloads in Microsoft Edge using two different methods. Again EDGE did not attach any caution or error. I have checked with Comcast, my email provider, they claim they do not block ZIP files and say they do not know why/where the text was generated. “ BLOCKED: May contain a virus or spyware - ". The requested ZIP file does not appear in the requested folder location and when I check the download folder the ZIP file is there with the error I can also say Microsoft EDGE browser has no problem downloading the ZIP files that Firefox refuses to download. I can say I did not have any problems downloading ZIP files using WIN 7. ![]() ![]() Note: I have just started using WIN10 Pro (upgraded from WIN 7 Ultimate). This past week Firefox has started REFUSING to download zip files. It essentially foes further than SmartScreen or Google’s Safe Browsing, providing users who want it with some extra security. I have Firefox ver 47 running on WIN 10 Pro. With the settings enabled, Edge will check downloads against a list of Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs), which include toolbars and adware.
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