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Windows SmartScreen Warning When Downloading Installers

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Windows SmartScreen Warning When Downloading Installers

Steps to resolve uncommon Windows SmartScreen warnings that may interrupt MixWave installer downloads.

Last updated on 16 Dec, 2025

In rare cases, Windows users may see a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning when downloading a MixWave plugin installer. When this happens, the installer may initially appear as a .crdownload file instead of a usable .exe.

This behavior does not indicate a problem with the installer itself. It simply means Windows is requesting confirmation before allowing the download to complete.

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Keep the Download
  • In the Downloads panel of Microsoft Edge, locate the MixWave installer.

  • Click Keep.

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Confirm the Download
  • When prompted, click the three-dots menu next to the file.

  • Select Keep anyway.

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Run the Installer
  • Once confirmed, the download will complete and appear as a standard .exe file in your Downloads folder.

  • Double-click the installer to run it.

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