How to disable 'This type of file can harm your computer' pop up

Question

I\'m using selenium chromedriver for automating web application. In my application, I need to download xml files. But when I download xml file, I get \'This type of file can

Answer 1

The only workaround that works for me:

Use argument with path to chrome profile

chromeOptions.add_argument(chrome_profile_path)

Search for file download_file_types.pb in chrome profile folder. In my case ..chromedriver\my_profile\FileTypePolicies\36\download_file_types.pb

Backup this file and then open with any hexeditor (you can use oline).

Search for the filetype you want to download, i.e. xml and change it to anything i.e. xxx