I'm struggling to download files - nothing seems to be working. Whenever I try to copy a link, it gets altered. Can someone assist me in resolving this issue?
Here are the detailed steps to help resolve the Windows/Edge issue:
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Copy the link correctly:
- Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
- In the address bar, type
%clipboard%
and press Enter. - This should open the Clipboard section.
- Look for the original link that you were trying to copy.
- Right-click on the link and select Copy.
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Disable any add-ons potentially causing issues:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Extensions.
- Turn off each extension one by one.
- Check if the problem persists after turning each extension off.
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Reset Edge and restore default settings:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
- Scroll down to Reset settings and click on Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm by clicking Reset.
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Clear Edge browser data:
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete.
- Ensure all boxes are checked (Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, and Cache).
- Click Clear now.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, you might want to consider reinstalling Microsoft Edge or seeking further assistance from Microsoft support.