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How do I delete an old failed download

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I clicked a link in a trusted email, but it failed to open in my player, now it shows failed, but still tries to download every time the browser opens.

I clicked a link in a trusted email, but it failed to open in my player, now it shows failed, but still tries to download every time the browser opens.

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Did you check if this file is present in the Downloads folder in the History Manager (Library; Show All Downloads)?

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Thank you COR-EL, I was looking for a small x that was mentioned when I did a search on the topic. i have deleted it now. Thanks again.

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You're welcome