Friday, May 27, 2022

MESSAGE Re: download issues.

 MESSAGE RE Google download issues.

A few visitors have advised that when they attempt to download a file link they receive a message that states "This file is dangerous, so Chrome has blocked it"and prevents the download from being attempted unless you chose to ignore the warning.

I am lead to understand that this event is probably due to your Google Chrome set up. Google's recent update caused this issue as it is using its own antivirus. If you follow the instructions identified in the link below, it will fix your issues. I have done this and tested it and it works fine for me. 

I hope this helps.

https://www.softwaretesttips.com/stop-chrome-from-blocking-downloads/

 If you don't want to follow this procedure, I also suggest to change your browser.


Cheers.

BB

   

   

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16 comments:

  1. Manolis FMay 27, 2022 at 4:02 PM

    Good morning BB
    Probably it was a Thursday's problem. Today everything seems to be ok!!
    Thanks for the advice
    Cheers

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    1. ButterboyMay 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM

      Thanks Manolis.
      And good morning to you.
      That is good to hear.
      FYI I did send today's link using a different browser. It seems to have worked then.
      Cheers.

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2022 at 4:21 PM

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    1. ButterboyMay 27, 2022 at 4:39 PM

      Thyank you Doc,
      Why is this your last contribution to the blog? Wont you be contributing anymore?
      Am I understanding you correctly.
      Cheers

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  3. cannieMay 27, 2022 at 6:38 PM

    I use Firefox and also have the virus issue at times, I suggest just virus check your download if you are worried :) always comes up clean for me :)

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  4. DLAMay 27, 2022 at 9:05 PM

    I've had that problem too but you can right-click on the tab with the warning and continue the download. It's unnerving to get a warning message like that so I'd also run a scan before I opened it--no probs. Sounds like it's been remedied tho'...

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    1. ButterboyMay 28, 2022 at 9:34 AM

      Thanks DLA
      Looks like its working again.
      Cheers.

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  5. TribeMay 27, 2022 at 9:25 PM

    I've never encountered that warning here, but I have on other sites. I trust this site, so I'm not concerned. There are other sites that are iffier...so I exercise caution.

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  6. ZMay 27, 2022 at 10:47 PM

    It's ALL browsers. kraken is the problem as many of the uploads/downloads from many sites do contain malware. Settings can be changed temporarily in all browsers

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    1. ButterboyMay 28, 2022 at 9:37 AM

      Hi Z,
      I don't know enough about how these things happen, but if that is true, then what is the cause?
      Cheers.

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  7. doors97426May 28, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Its doing it with firfox for me, but I know the dl's are safe and great from you. all you do is allow dl's and they are fine Thanks for all of your work on this great blog, sorry to see this problem but one more click is worth the dl

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  8. ButterboyMay 28, 2022 at 9:37 AM

    Thanks doors97426.
    Cheers.

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  9. markoslorcaMay 28, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    Thanks for the tip and for your music, of course. big hug

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    1. ButterboyMay 28, 2022 at 4:25 PM

      Thanks markoslorca,
      It appears the issue has dissipated into the ether.
      Enjoy the music always.
      Cheers.

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