How to stop your Google Chrome browser from blocking downloads temporarily or permanently

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• You can stop Google Chrome from blocking downloads by temporarily turning off the Safe Browsing feature, located in the Privacy and security section of Chrome's Settings page. 
• Chrome's Safe Browsing feature is designed to protect you from malicious websites and infected files that can damage your computer or compromise your security. 
• After you download the blocked file, it's a good idea to re-enable Safe Browsing.
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Chrome's built-in security tools are your first line of defense against online malware, including dangerous websites and malicious downloads. 

Unfortunately, Chrome is sometimes too cautious and can block perfectly safe files, which it believes might be dangerous. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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