Nighthawk AX2400 RAX30 Backup Blocked due to .cfg file extention

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Windows 10RAX30Firmware: V1.0.4.66_1Trying to backup the configuration of the router.&nbsp;ADVANCED -&gt; Backup SettingsClick Back upWindows blocks the backup with the message ....cfg was blocked because this type of file can harm your computer.&nbsp;The backup actually does seem to have happened.&nbsp;I found several files (I made several attempts) name Unconfirmed ####&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; where #### is a number&nbsp;I am logged into a Windows account with administrator privileges. Accessing the router using Microsoft EDGE.&nbsp;Anyone have a solution?Thank you

Rod_Horning · Answer

I haven't.&nbsp; Thanks for the suggestion.

evang099 · Answer

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-tell-microsoft-edge-to-let-you-download-a-file-its-blocking/

plemans · Answer

Have you tried it on a different pc? Something in your own windows or browser settings is giving you the alert

evang099 · Answer

Frustrating finding who's responsible, isn't it?Try another browser, such as FireFox.The problem is caused by an admin policy that Edge observes.

schumaku · Answer

Moron&nbsp;Mixed downloads blocked design by some Browser makers, blocking downloads just because of the file name extension? No, there is a little bit more:&nbsp;https://blog.chromium.org/2020/02/protecting-users-from-insecure.html?sjid=9046628327192673658-EU
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There are always options to allow or Keep the download, here for example on Firefox:
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...or on the as of writing to Keep in current Chrome:
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Nighthawk AX2400 RAX30 Backup Blocked due to .cfg file extention

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