– Unable to download anything on Windows 10 – Microsoft Community

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Most of the time, this comes down to a Windows compatibility issue or a security tool interfering with the installation process. Details required :. I downloaded a program to open torrent files and that’s when this whole problem started, I already uninstalled the torrent viewer but I am still unable to download anything! If this doesn’t work, you should try the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter , available to download separately from Microsoft.
 
 

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Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation. User Replied on August 20, Hello,. Are you using a third-party anti-virus software? Try disabling it then retry installing the software. Windows 10 has Windows Defender integrated into Windows.

Windows Defender will disable if a third-party software is installed. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn’t help. Thanks for your feedback. Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit 4 people found this reply helpful. If it is from media fire, I dragged the download button over to the right of my new tab, and it brought me to the downloading list and then I downloaded it from there. If you see the anti-virus software in the right area of the taskbar.

Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit 3 people found this reply helpful. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hello, Are you using a third-party anti-virus software? How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

J RCarlson. Win 10 stinks. In reply to J RCarlson’s post on February 27, Windows 10 has Windows Defender to protect your system. When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Defender is on and working to protect your PC by scanning for malicious software.

It will turn itself off if you install another antivirus app. Windows Defender uses real-time protection to scan everything you download or run on your PC. Jacob James. In reply to A. User’s post on February 27, I already have a third party anti virus and Windows defender is off. In reply to PaulaSinger’s post on December 4, Is it your third-party software blocking the download?

If so, temporarily disable the software to allow it. User’s post on August 20, In reply to AlysaGalvin’s post on January 29, A subscription to make the most of your time. Try one month free. This site in other languages x.