How to stop Microsoft edge download from getting stuck at 100%

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How to stop Microsoft edge download from getting stuck at 100%

Jonathan 20

I have tried to download the same mod for a game I've been playing like 8 times now. It is an 18 GB file and it will start downloading fun but once it is all but finished, it will get to 100% and the download speed will drop to 0 b/s. This will leave whatever goes into my downloads folder as an unidentified file that it doesn't know how to open. I have gone through ALL of the basic troubleshooting online when I've googled this problem. I have made sure that Microsoft edge is updated. I have tried to download while in a private tab. I have tried changing the download location. I have disabled my anti-virus and real-time protection to try and download it. I have tried both resetting and repairing Microsoft Edge. I have seen other people with this problem online, but for some reason doing the steps above seemed to have work for them, when they have not for me. I am at my wits and after trying this so many times. I hope someone has a solution for me. Screenshot (92)

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Hello Jonathan,

This issue is unfortunately common with large files in Microsoft Edge, where the final verification or handoff to SmartScreen or Defender can freeze the download. Since you're in a cloud-only environment and have already exhausted the standard fixes, the best next step is to try a different browser like Chrome or Firefox, or use a dedicated download manager like Free Download Manager or JDownloader, which are more reliable for large files.

You can also temporarily disable SmartScreen under Windows Security → App & browser control → Reputation-based protection, and make sure your disk has plenty of free space and no file system errors.

This might help

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/microsoft-edge-downloads-stuck-at-100-fix

Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Jonathan 20 Reputation points

2025-11-08T11:57:40.28+00:00

I ended up using a dedicated download manager. That was very helpful, I didn't know that was a thing and am grateful to finally be down with having to restart this so many times. On a side note, the link at the bottom of the answer was greatly annoying to click on and bring me to a page that just gave me all the troubleshooting solutions that I said I had already done in the original question. But I am truly happy that the info on the Free Download Manager worked thank you.
Manhar 40 Reputation points

2026-01-19T15:21:00.96+00:00

i encountered the same problem while downloading kali linux. Worst of all, disk, cpu and memory will go to 100 percent used(you can see in task manager) and the pc starts freezing like hell nah...Well my question is that which download manager u used buddy? pls answer my question im in same trouble rn...Hope u will answer
Forehand101 0 Reputation points

2026-04-06T07:40:36.6566667+00:00

Ran into the same issue as Jonathan, did the steps you talked about for disabling "Reputation Based Protection", and it fixed my issue instantly! I've been trying to download a 10.5gb zip file for days, confused because I could download a 9.5gb zip file just minutes before this issue with the slightly larger zip file. So I'm not sure if the limit for that Windows Security option is around 10gb or if it was the file itself: both files are highly verified and safe tho (the fan game Stalker Anomaly and the Gamma modpack for it lol). Figured this info could help somebody regardless, easy to disable and re-enable that setting after downloading the file you need!

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