Mega file finished downloading but wont

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help. Recently, I have not been able to download any types of files using Firefox.

When I try to, the download will instantly say its completed, regardless of the file size, but the the options to "open" and "open containing folder" are greyed out. The files do not appear in the folder in Windows explorer.

I have the DownThemAll extension installed, and using that I am able to download files. I can also download files normally using Google Chrome. It is possible that your anti-virus software is corrupting the downloaded files or otherwise interfering with downloading files by Firefox. In most cases, this error is caused by a missing character in the URL.

They include file identification and the encryption key. For older versions of MegaDownloader, it may be necessary to use the domain mega. Finally, a download may not start or may stop halfway through.

The warning, in this case, will appear in the download list with the word Error in red. Downloading problems may be due to the performance of the firewall, or Windows Firewall. To allow MegaDownloader access to the network through it, open the application settings, and select the Streaming tab. In the window that will appear, click on Allow Access to create a MegaDownloader exception in the system firewall.

From then on, MegaDownloader will have no limitations when connecting to the Internet, and download errors will be drastically reduced. Edgar Otero November 30, Ok We use our own and third-party cookies for advertising, session, analytic, and social network purposes.