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A files download bug comes with the latest Microsoft Edge update
Microsoft fixed a bug on Edge, but we are now facing a more problematic one
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Published onFebruary 19, 2024
published onFebruary 19, 2024
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Microsoft Edge has a new bug that won’t allow you to downloaded files easily. Thus, you might need to spam click to open your files. Fortunately, someRedditors discovereda way to deal with the problem. However, it is not a permanent fix. Thus, it won’t help you download files if you are in a hurry.
How to fix the Microsoft Edge files download bug?
To fix the Microsoft Edge files download bug, wait until the files are available in their download folder. Afterward, you have to open them directly from there. However, this might take a while because the files might not be available right away.
On the other hand, if you try to open the files without waiting a few seconds, you might trigger the bug. In addition, if you need to download and open multiple files, make sure you only try to open some of them.
Unfortunately, if you think of downloading an older version of Microsoft Edge, it won’t fix the file download issue. After all, the browser will update automatically.
Ultimately, we must wait for a fix for the Microsoft Edge download issue. All you can do for now is wait or to access your downloads from the folder. However, it might take a while for the issue to be solved. After all, Microsoft recently fixed the Edge problem in which the browser wasstealing Chrome tabs.
If you are interested, here’s a list with thebest browsers in 2024. Also, did you know that iMessage, Bing and Edge remainunaffected by Eu market regulations?
What are your thoughts? Are you going to change your browser or wait? Let us know in the comments.
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Sebastian Filipoiu
Sebastian is a content writer with a desire to learn everything new about AI and gaming. So, he spends his time writing prompts on various LLMs to understand them better. Additionally, Sebastian has experience fixing performance-related problems in video games and knows his way around Windows. Also, he is interested in anything related to quantum technology and becomes a research freak when he wants to learn more.
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