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Fix: Do you Want to Allow Files From this Website to be Copied to Your Computer
You can disable this feature from your registry
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Sometimes, you will try to copy and paste or drag and drop an image file or any other kind of file from awebsiteto your Windows 8.1 orWindows 10device, you will get the Do you want to allow files from thiswebsiteto be copied to your computer message.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable this feature.
How can I fix do you want to allow files from this website to be copied to your computer?
1. Change security settings
2. Tweak your Registry Settings
If the method above did not work for you then you can also change this message from theRegistry Editorwindow by doing the steps above.
3. Customize GPO settings
There is also a third solution that you can use and it involves changing your GPO settings.
This is pretty much all you need to do in order to disable the Do you want to allow files from thiswebsiteto be copied to your computer message you get while trying to copy a file from awebsiteto your Windows 8.1 orWindows 10device.
If you are also dealing with a similar error indo you want to allow webpage to access your clipboard, check our detailed guide to fix it.
If you have any other questions regarding this article, let us know in the comments below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
