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What happens when a file download is cancelled?

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Mar 15, 202636441 views
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I have often wondered this. If I attempt to download a large file, but get bored half way (let's say 50% downloaded) through and cancel the download, what happens to the 50% of the data that was "downloaded"?

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I'm assuming you're talking about downloading a file from a website with a web browser here. Mainstream browsers like Firefox, IE, etc. store these files in a cache which will be cleared eventually. So, there is a chance parts of the canceled downlo…

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