Discord file download does not work

This is a known issue at the moment and I'm sure that it is being fixed. People who use Windows will have to do the same thing to find out how to do it on Mac that you have to do anyways. I really don't mean to be rude, but it just doesn't make sense to ask someone with a different operating system how to solve a problem relating to your operating system.

And notcarksss, it works perfectly fine. Skip to content. Star 1. New issue. Reset DNS settings Full steps 7. Install Discord PTB Full steps 8. Check and repair corrupted file system A Windows program that cannot run or work properly usually acts like this: stuck in loop, freezing, not responing or not opening after a long time waiting.

One general way to troubleshoot programs as such is to close it from Task Manager. Hence, when you first experienced the issue of the Discord application not opening on your PC, go straight to the Task Manager to end the process right away.

Step 1. Step 3. Under the Processes tab in the Apps section, find Discord. Select it and click End Task. Step 4. Close Task Manager and restart Discord again to see if the problem persists. By following the guide in Method 1, most of you should be able to find Discord and end the task. In case you are out of luck to find Discord in Task Manager, there is an alternative way to completely close the program - Windows Command Prompt.

This way is relatively high-leveled, but still operable becauase we will present the steps very clearly with pictures for you. Step 2. The AppData folder is usually invisible, but it includes application settings, files and data unique to the applications on your PC.

That is to say, Discord has its own AppData folder to store very important cache files that are responsible for opening and closing. If you system is running out of storage to store Discord's necessary cache, you cannot use Discord definitely until clear this folder and make space for Discord's files.

This will redirect you to the AppData folder in the File Explorer. Find Discord , right-click on the folder and select Delete. Follow the instructions below: 1 Run Discord, and then click the Settings icon. Hope the lagging issue has been fixed. If not, move on and check the fix below. Fix 5: Delete Discord cache files Corrupted cache files can also cause Discord issues.

Here is how to do it: 1 Close Discord. Fix 6: Disable your antivirus temporarily Your problem is sometimes caused by interference from antivirus software. Fix 7: Run Discord as an administrator Discord may require administrator privileges to perform certain functions. If your problem still exists, try the fix below. Here is how to do it: 1 On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key.

Download NordVPN and install it. Log into your account. Click the Quick connect button at the bottom of the map, then the app will automatically choose a server that suits you best. View all of Ellie Zhuang's posts. Solution 2. Change another download location to save the Discord setup file or free up disk space on PC. Solution 3.

If the Discord download process is stuck in the middle, you can end the process and remove the Discord folder. Then restart your device and try to download Discord again.