Trying to Open file from Downloads folder crashes browsers

No matter which browser I use, trying to open a file from the Downloads folder causes it to crash the browser. Any other folder is OK, and saving to the Downloads folder is fine. Just not when opening.


When I try to open from another folder, that's fine also, try to switch to Downloads when the OPEN dialog is up crashes the browser.


I have tried to open from the Downloads folder in Photoshop, SumatraPDF, Notepad, etc. they all open fine.


Just seems to be browsers - Chrome 40 - Firefox 36 - IE11.


Any ideas? I did delete anything I downloaded since it started happening, to no avail.

But can you open Windows Explorer/File Explorer to open the download rather than using an Internet Browser program?

Berton, I suspect something is wrong with the downloader plugins, extensions in both FF & Chrome. I'm wondering if OP is using something similiar to GetRightPro, which appears to work with all browsers, however, such utilities can have unintended byproducts [un wanted results].

Only plugins used on Chrome are - LastPass, Ghostery, NewTabRedirect, and Show Password on Focus. Firefox and IE are Vanilla

Chrome just updated to 41, but it still occurs

Berton, I'm passing the baton on to you; I have no idea what's happening to our friend here.