eli5 where do canceled downloaded files go?

Question

If im downloading a large file and accidentally cancel it at 90%, why do I have to “redownload” it all over again? Where did the 90% go

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Answer 1

Think of it like building a sandcastle but knocking the sandcastle down before it is finished. The sand is still there but it is not organized in an accessible format because when CANCEL happened, it automatically said “Okay well you don’t need this anymore”. 90% of the information might still be usable IF you know EXACTLY what to look for, but if you’re like me, you don’t.