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"Can't be downloaded securely" error in Microsoft Edge
Who is this article for?Users who are having trouble downloading files.
No elevated permissions are required.
This article explains why this error message may appear when attempting to download files from the system and how to resolve it.
1. Issue
When downloading documents or attachment using Edge, you may receive the following error.
This is caused by incorrect security settings for your browser.
2. Solution
To resolve the issue:
- Open Edge.
- Click the Three-dot menu.
- Select Settings.
- Go to Cookies and site permissions.
Alternatively, you can type edge://settings/content in the address bar. - Scroll down and select Insecure content.
- Click Add.
- Enter the domain of the site you were visiting.
For example: https://ideagen.myeqms.com/. - Confirm with Add.
- Restart Edge.
You should now be able to download attachments without seeing the error.