Fix file download errors

If you get an error message on Chrome when you try to download apps, themes, extensions, or other files, try these fixes.

Fix most file download errors

If you try to download a file and it doesn’t work, first try to fix the error with these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Make sure your internet connection is working normally. If your internet connection is unstable, learn how to fix connection errors.
    • Chrome will automatically resume the downloads.
    • You can also resume downloads. Click Download in progress , point to the paused filename, and click Resume .
  2. Try to download the file later.
  3. Contact the website owner.

To help find your downloaded file, learn how to check a downloaded file.

Get help with a specific error message

Still not working? Get more help on the Chrome Help Forum.

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