Downloaded files appear on your downloads bar
When you download a file from a website, a downloads bar appears at the bottom of the tab where you can monitor the progress of your downloading file. After the file is done downloading, click its button in the downloads bar to open it.
If you're downloading an executable file (such as files with .exe, .dll, or .bat extensions), first accept the download by clicking Save on the downloads bar. This step helps prevent malicious software from automatically downloading to your computer. If you're not sure about the contents of the download, click Discard instead.
All the files you've ever downloaded are listed on the Downloads page. Learn more about the Downloads page
Pause or cancel a download
- To pause a download without canceling it, go to the Downloads page (Ctrl+J) and click the Pause link for the download.
- To cancel a download completely, click the arrow next to the file button in the downloads bar and select Cancel.
Find the file on your computer
By default, Google Chrome downloads files to the following locations:
- Windows XP:
\Documents and Settings\<username>\My Documents\Downloads - Windows Vista:
\Users\<username>\Downloads
To see where the file is located on your computer, click the arrow next to the button and select Show in folder. Learn how to change your default download location.
