Hello I have been trying to download from Itch.io only to find I get nothing once the pop up comes saying download should start soon. I tried downloading the Browser but when I click the start download button it takes me to a page that says - 

This site can’t be reached

w3g3a5v6.ssl.hwcdn.net refused to connect.

Try:

• Checking the connection
• Checking the proxy and the firewall

ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED

I've tried closing antivirus and disabling all extensions with no luck - Even tried different browsers- This is an issue Itch.io has had for many years as the posts I found were 3 years old. Is this an issue that was never fixed?  I've already tried clearing cache, flushing the network, using different VPN locations, etc 

Found A Solution! - For anyone who comes across this problem - The issue for me, in this instance, was not browser extensions, antivirus or firewalls as all previous unsolved posts point towards but rather my VPN. Disconnecting alone does not work, you must disconnect then set auto-connect off and restart the computer then the downloads will work. Reconnecting then disconnecting VPN will result in the downloads not working again for some reason.  

Hope this can help others who face this frustrating problem.