How to Open & Resume CRDownload Files

Problems and Symptoms

CRDOWNLOAD files are partial download files created by the Google Chrome internet browser. Once the download is complete, the .crdownload file should be renamed to the original file name automatically. Thus, if you see a CRDOWNLOAD file and no downloads are being performed, it means that one previous download had been interrupted.

Recommended Solution

If you computer has some or all of the problems above, we highly recommend using PC Tuneup Maestro's CRDownload File Repair to open and resume your CRDownload files.

Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Download CRDOWNLOAD File Opener Tool and install it
Step 2: Click Fix & Clean, and then, click CRDOWNLOAD File Repair
Step 3: Click Select button to choose the .CRDOWNLOAD file you want to open


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Fix & Clean

Launch CRDownload File Repair

Common causes of CRDOWNLOAD file open failures

There are two main reasons why there are CRDownload files in your PC:

You manually stopped or paused Chrome downloads before they are complete. Or
The downloads weren't completed due to slow internet connection or other network issues .

If any of these problems exists, you will see CRDownload files and you cannot open them.

Technical resolutions for opening and resuming CRDownload files

Most problems related to CRDownload files open failures are the result of one of the following two causes:

Cause 1: The download was manually stopped or paused before being completed.

Resolution: Manually unpause or resume the download and complete it.

How to resume CRDownload file download using PC TuneUp Maestro:

Download PC Tuneup Maestro and Install It.
Click Fix & Clean, and then, click CRDownload File Repair .
Click Select... to choose the CRDownload file you want to open.

Cause 2: The download wasn't completed due to network issues.

Resolution: Find the original URL of the download and re-download it.

How to get the original URL from a CRDownload file using PC Tuneup Maestro:

Download PC Tuneup Maestro and Install It.
Click Fix & Clean, and then, click CRDownload File Repair.
Click Select... to choose the CRDownload file you want to open. The parsed orginal URL will be displayed.

Our recommendation for opening CRDownload files

If you require assistance with applying the technical resolutions provided above, we recommend you download, install and register PC TuneUp Maestro. Registered users of PC TuneUp Maestro receive Professional PC Support Service. Our PC Technical Support Specialists will provide you direct help with opening and resuming CRDownload files.

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