File Type Being Saved or Retrieved Has Been Blocked [Fix]

Long path name or special characters often cause this error message

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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System errors such as ERROR_BAD_FILE_TYPE can appear sooner or later on any PC. This error often comes withThe file type being saved or retrieved has been blockedmessage.

The error will prevent you from opening specific files in the browser, so in today’s guide, we’ll take a closer look at it and show you how to fix it.

What can I do if The file type being saved or retrieved has been blocked?

1. Check the file name

2. Try using a different web browser

Many users reported that this issue occurs while trying todownload files from the Internet. According to users, they can download the files without any problems, but once they try to run them they encounterThe file type being saved or retrieved has been blockedmessage.

As a potential workaround users are suggesting toswitch to a different web browserand try to download the file again. Several users reported that this workaround works for them, so try using a different browser to download the problematic file.

We recommend trying a modern and intuitive browser with less processing capacity than its counterparts. Its advanced capabilities and customizable features will provide an error-free and secure online experience.

Opera

3. Change the file extension

After changing the extensions, check if the issue is gone.

4. Check blocked file types

This is a relatively simple solution, and if you’re using SharePoint, feel free to try it out.

Why is my file being blocked?

ERROR_BAD_FILE_TYPE andThe file type being saved or retrieved has been blockedmessage can cause a lot of problems on your PC. The issue is similar toDownload cannot be saved because an unknown error occurredmessage that we covered earlier, so be sure to check that guide for more solutions.

However, you should be able to fix this problem using one of our article’s solutions.

File Type Being Saved or Retrieved Has Been Blocked [Fix]#

What can I do if The file type being saved or retrieved has been blocked?#

1. Check the file name#

2. Try using a different web browser#

Opera#

3. Change the file extension#

4. Check blocked file types#

Why is my file being blocked?#