Opera doesn’t complete its downloads when they get stuck at 100 percent. As a result, users can’t download software and other files with Opera. One workaround might be to switch to a different browser, such as Edge. However, many Opera users will no doubt be reluctant to ditch their favorite browser because of a download issue. Are your downloads also get stuck at 100 percent in Opera? If they are, you may be able to fix stuck downloads in Opera with the troubleshooting tips below.

Why is my Opera not downloading?

Opera isn’t the only browser that downloads can get stuck at 100 percent in. The same thing can happen in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other browsers. Sometimes browsers can get stuck downloading because of missing content-length headings. Such an issue is usually a server-side one users cannot resolve. However, a more common cause is third-party antivirus utilities and firewalls. An antivirus tool’s scanning or a firewall might be blocking your Opera downloads. Or there could be another third-party program or even browser extension conflicting with Opera’s download process. Disabling unneeded background programs might be a possible solution.

Why is my download getting stuck?

Your downloads could be getting stuck for any of those possible reasons. Most likely because of certain conflicting third-party programs and extensions interfering with the Opera download process. SPONSORED However, there could also be an issue with your browser’s installation. Or your browser may be a very outdated version. At any rate, these resolutions will address such potential causes for stuck downloads.

What can I do if my download gets stuck at 100% in Opera?

1. Try downloading files in private browsing mode

Opera’s private browsing mode is the equivalent of Chrome’s Incognito feature. Utilizing Opera in private mode will disable that browser’s extensions and clear data after exiting. So, your downloads may not get stuck when browsing in Opera’s private mode. You can switch to that mode by pressing the Ctrl + Shift + N keyboard shortcut. Then try downloading in Opera again.

2. Disable background programs

3. Clear Opera’s cache and download history data

4. Turn off antivirus software

To disable third-party antivirus software, right-click an icon for it within your system tray to open a context menu. Select an option there that will temporarily disable the antivirus tool’s shield. Then try downloading within Opera again with your antivirus suite turned off. If that works, you should either whitelist Opera with your antivirus tool’s settings or uninstall the antivirus utility.

5. Disable Windows Defender Firewall

6. Reset the Opera browser

7. Reinstall the Opera browser

How can I make Opera download faster?

You can speed up the Opera download process by enabling Opera Turbo, disabling bandwidth-hogging background apps, and closing unused tabs. Our how to fix Opera’s slow download speed article provides further details. So, don’t give up on your Opera browser when its downloads get stuck. One or more of the possible solutions above could feasibly fix stuck downloads in your Opera browser. There might be other ways to fix that download issue as well. Any users who’ve fixed stuck Opera downloads with alternative methods are most welcome to share their resolutions in the page comments.

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