How to Stop Downloads From Opening Automatically in Google Chrome on Windows

How to Stop Downloads From Opening Automatically in Google Chrome on Windows

When you download any file with Google Chrome and click on a little arrow down, one of the options is "Always open files of this type". If you select this option, all files of that type will be automatically opened immediately after downloading.

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You may notice that when visiting certain websites, Google Chrome starts automatically downloading files. This can become a security issue. This tutorial will help you disable automictic downloads in Google Chrome.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

[jangchangplay]

what an idiotic video that does not explain what the title says it does

[kubrickrules]

So for anyone reading the comments wondering why this video was no help, I will help instead: the way to stop recently downloaded pdfs from opening automatically is to open the Adobe Acrobat program, go to the menu in the upper left, then go to "Preferences". It will automatically open in "Page Display" located on the left. Click on "General" right above it, then uncheck "Open PDFs automatically in Reader when they are downloaded in Chrome browser". Once unchecked, click "Page Display" on the left, and hit "Okay" at the bottom to save the setting. Done.

[sakai]

this video does NOT explain what the title says it does

[darrellbellaart]

The video does not answer the question how to turn off the feature to automatically open a downloaded file. Maybe rename the title.

[pseudoshank]

So, for anyone here using Chrome, here's what worked for me:
- Click on browser settings (3 dots in top right-hand corner, at the bottom of the menu)
- Go to downloads section of the settings
- Delete anything that says "open certain type of file after downloading"
- Turn off "Show downloads when they're done"

[ajlsoundwave]

what about the part about "Automatically opening"? Can you at least pin your fix or response?

[numair]

"I strongly appreciate your efforts."

[noddythenoodles]

Please remove this video, or change the title to suit what the content is about.

[paolobiavatii]

This prevent chrome to download automatically NOT automatically open after

[numair]

"I strongly appreciate your efforts."