Open the downloads manager with Ctrl+J (Windows) or Command+J (macOS), locate the file, right-click the source file’s website, and then select “Copy Link Address.” Because it’s primarily used to resume Chrome downloads and uses the partially downloaded file, we put it in Chrome’s default download folder for convenience. We’ll be using the Windows version for this guide, but it should work identically on all operating systems.Īfter WGet finishes downloading, install/extract the contents to a folder that’s easy to remember.
Head over to the WGet downloads page and get the package that’s right for your system. It’s a command-line tool that lets aborted downloads resume directly from web servers. WGet is an open-source application for Linux, macOS, and Windows, part of the GNU project that retrieves files over the internet. While the command line can be a bit daunting for some, we will go over it step-by-step so you can follow along with ease. It uses the command line, a piece of free software, and requires the partially downloaded file.
If the download fails to resume after pressing the button, you have one more method to try. If everything goes right, your download will resume from where it left off before you were disconnected.
