Users who need to fix that Chrome issue will typically see the Download is in progress message every time they select to close the browser. That message includes a Quit and Continue download option. This might sound like a relatively minor browsing issue. Yet, it’s not ideal when users must select a confirmation option to exit the browser. A few users have found ways to fix this download error. If you need to fix Chrome’s Download in progress error, try applying the tested methods below.

Why does Chrome keep trying to download?

This issue can sometimes occur because of a corrupted or failed download. In such a scenario, you might be able to fix it by discarding a failed download within Google Chrome’s Downloads tab. However, the Chrome team has said this issue primarily arises because of stuck Chrome background updates. One comment on a bug report page for this issue stated: This behavior appears when Chrome updates items in the background, such as machine learning models for certain features. This has likely always been the case. Quick Tip:Try downloading files using a different browser. We recommend Opera because it’s very responsive and less likely to cause errors due to its very low system impact. Just like Chrome, Opera is built on a Chromium engine and includes all standard browsing features you need like bookmarking private browsing, or installable extensions.

How can I fix Chrome if it says download in progress?

1. Check for and discard incomplete, failed, or corrupted downloads

2. Clear Google Chrome’s download history and cache

3. Disable background Google update processes

4. Refresh (reset) Google Chrome

5. Reinstall Google Chrome

Where does Chrome store downloads in progress?

Chrome stores downloads in progress within whatever folder you selected that browser to download files to. The browser will store downloads in progress in your user Downloads folder by default. That folder will include incomplete CRDOWNLOAD file downloads. Any file there with a CRDOWNLOAD format is a download in progress.

How do I stop a download in progress?

When a download starts, Chrome displays a download bar along the bottom of its window. You can stop a download in progress by clicking the down arrow for it there and selecting Cancel. A lot of users have fixed Chrome’s Download is in progress error with the above resolutions. So, maybe one of them might also resolve that issue in your Chrome browser. If you can’t download files with Chrome, you might need to fix a different issue. Our download failed: network error guide tells you how users can fix one of Chrome’s most prevalent download errors. You can drop any questions about the Download is in progress issue in the comment box below this page. If you’ve found another method for fixing that issue, feel free to tell us about it below.

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