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Fix: Opera Installer Stuck on Downloading
Using the offline installer will fix this problem
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Updated onJune 12, 2024
updated onJune 12, 2024
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If the Opera installer is stuck on downloading, you won’t be able to finish the installation or use the browser at all. However, this can be easily fixed.
Why is Opera stuck on downloading?
Issues with the installer or your security software or firewall can cause this problem to appear.
What can I do if the Opera installer is stuck on downloading?
Before we try anything else, try using a different network or restarting your router. Also, make sure you’re downloading Opera from its official website.
1. Use an offline installer
For more information, we have an in-depth guide on how todownload and use the Opera offline installer, so don’t miss it.
2. Download it from Opera’s FTP server
3. Disable your firewall
If you’re using a third-party firewall, then you’ll need to disable it as well.
A few users also reported thatOpera keeps installing itself, and we have a special guide that can help you fix that, so don’t miss it.
In case you’re using Opera GX, we also have a guide on what to do ifOpera GX is not installing, so don’t miss it. Many also reported thatOpera GX is stuck on installing, but we have a guide for that as well.
If you were unsuccessful in fixing this issue, we also have a guide on what to do ifOpera failed to install, so don’t miss it.
Before you go, don’t miss our guide oninsufficient permissions in Operafor more useful information.
Did you find a different solution to this problem? If so, let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Opera issues,Windows Installer
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
