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How to Use Edge Flags to Enable Parallel Downloading
While the feature works, it’s still experimental
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Updated onJuly 1, 2024
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By enabling parallel downloading in your browser, you can significantly boost your download performance. Let’s dive into how you can enable this feature in Microsoft Edge.
How do I enable Parallel downloading in Edge?
1. On Edge desktop
2. On Edge mobile
Enabling parallel downloading in Edge will improve your download speeds by allowing multiple segments of a file to be downloaded simultaneously.
Should I enable the Parallel downloading flag in Edge?
First, you should know that this feature is still experimental, like all the ones that are listed in the Flags section. That means it’s not implemented by default in the stable version of the browser.
Some users had problems when downloading files on some websites that have cap limits on multiple downloads. Although Edge is downloading a single file, for the website, it shows like there are multiple ones. So, if you have problems downloading files online, make sure to deactivate the Parallel downloading flag in Edge by following the same method listed above.
Also, you should know that resetting your browser will revert this change so remember to reenable it.
This flag is also available in all chromium-based browsers such as Chrome, Opera, Vivaldi and Brave.
If youcan’t download files using Edge, the highlighted guide will help you fix the problem quickly.
Another great flag isClickOnce Support, and we have an entire guide dedicated to it, so don’t miss it.
To maintain optimal performance, regularly update your browser and keep an eye out for new features that can further enhance your browsing experience.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
