Cant open file downloaded from internet

Which file are you trying to open from internet explorer? Method 1: I would recommend you to run the app troubleshooter in the link provided by Steven. S on June 16, and check if it helps. Method 2: Follow the steps provided in below and check if that helps.

Step 1: Start the computer in Safe mode with Networking and check if the same issue occur. Follow these steps to start the computer to safe mode.

For safe mode with networking. Step 2: If the issue does not persists in safe mode then, start the computer in clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue. Follow these steps to start the computer in clean boot. Method 3: If the issue persists try to disable your anti-virus software and check.

Note: Running the computer without firewall or the anti-virus software is a potential threat to the computer; make sure to enable the security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after identifying the issue.

Method 4: If the issue persists then I would suggest you to create a new local user account and check if the same issue occurs. Please perform these recommended steps and post back if you are still experiencing the issue. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Incorrect instructions. Too technical.

Not enough information. Not enough pictures. More seriously, File Explorer may stop working. In Windows, the built-in tool — System File Checker, can be used to scan damaged system files and repair them. Step 1: Input cmd in the search box of Windows 10 and right-click Command Prompt to run this tool with administrator privilege. Wait a few minutes until the verification is complete. That is, when making a folder and adding items to it, Windows is able to set its type to music, media, pictures, etc.

But for the Download folder, the file types are random. So, Folder Discovery may be a bug since it slows down the load time of the Downloads folder.

Raymond Payne This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. Teplcon Feb 11, at UTC. What version of IE on what OS? Good luck! Brent This person is a verified professional. Shaun Feb 11, at UTC. If this still doesn't work try reinstalling Internet Explorer or installing a newer version. Run command prompt as administrator.