File cannot be downloaded due to security settings

 · You are trying to download a file or software, but the following message is displayed: "Your security settings do not allow you to download this file.." Steps to Take to Solve Issue. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools/Internet Options/Security/ Custom Level; Scroll to "Launching applications and unsafe file" Select "Prompt". Click on OK to topfind247.coted Reading Time: 1 min.  · You'll be able to click through the warning and override SmartScreen's concerns and download the file. To do so, open Windows Defender Security . Security Alert: Your Current Security Settings do not Allow this File to be Downloaded. The above error message is the result of a setting in the Internet Explorer that disables file download. To fix this issue follow these steps, Step 1. From Internet Explorer go to Tools menu (gear icon). Select Internet Options from the drop down menu that appears. Step 2. Click Security topfind247.coted Reading Time: 4 mins.

A PTC Technical Support Account Manager (TSAM) is your company's personal advocate for leveraging the breadth and depth of PTC's Global Support System, ensuring that your critical issues receive the appropriate attention quickly and accurately. Per your suggestion I tried your current security settings do not allow this file to be downloaded link, unfortunately my box WAS ticked correctly so I "un" ticked it and restarted the machine and went back in and "ticked" it again saved and rebooted but no change in action. That leaves me with contacting Tech support. Find out the status of the file security properties by clicking File Properties Security. Next to Security method you'll see a dropdown list. If the option Password Security is shown, the file needs a password to edit. Click the Change Settings button and enter the password. This should allow you to enable Reader Usage Rights.

You are trying to download a file or software, but the following message is displayed: "Your security settings do not allow you to download this file.." Steps to Take to Solve Issue. Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools/Internet Options/Security/ Custom Level; Scroll to "Launching applications and unsafe file" Select "Prompt". Click on OK to validate. Change security setting of IE browser. Follow steps below: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools in top right corner and then Internet Options. 3. Click on the Security tab. 4. Select the Internet Zone. 5. Click on the Custom Level button and then scroll down to Downloads. 6. Make sure to enable File download. 7. Click Apply and OK. 8. Navigate to File tab and select Properties option from the drop-down menu. After that, click on the Security tab to open its section. Go to the Security Method box and choose No Security option. A dialog box prompts, just enter the permission password associated with the document and click on OK. By doing this, the secured file gets unlocked.