Chrome’s virus scanner is very useful, but sometimes, it can block downloads just because of false positive signs. When the browser detects a virus file, it stops the downloads and shows a ‘Failed – Virus detected’ error. You can bypass this error and download the files. Here’s how.
Scan the Download Link with VirusTotal
Before you download the file, scanning the download link with VirusTotal is important. The warnings that Chrome shows are very important, and it’s something that can’t be ignored.
Even if you’re sure the file is free of viruses, scanning the download link with VirusTotal is crucial for safety. If the file passes the VirusTotal scan and no malicious code is present, follow the methods shared below to bypass the error.
1. Change the Security Settings of Chrome
You need to change Chrome’s security settings to bypass the Failed Virus Detected Error message.
1. Open the Google Chrome browser. Click on the three dots.
2. Select Settings.
3. Switch to Privacy and Security.
4. Click on Security.
5. Scroll to the Safe Browsing section. On the Safe Browsing, select No Protection (Not Recommended).
6. On the Turn off Safe Browsing prompt, click Turn off.
7. You can now download the file. Once the download completes, switch back to Enhanced or Standard Protection in the Chrome Security settings.
2. Disable the Windows Security Program
The real-time protection of Windows Security can also block downloads in the Google Chrome browser. Hence, if you still can’t download the file, you must temporarily disable the Security Program.
1. Type in Windows Security in the Windows Search.
2. Open the Windows Security app from the list of best match results.
3. Switch to Virus & Threat Protection.
4. Click Manage Settings under the Virus & Threat Protection section.
5. Disable the toggle for Real-time protection.
After disabling the real-time protection, you can download the file. Turn on the Real-time protection again after the download.
3. Make Changes to the Registry File
If you still can’t download the file and keep getting the same message, you can try disabling the virus scanning for downloads via Registry Editor.
1. Open the Registry Editor app from the Windows Search.
2. Navigate to this path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
3. Right-click on the Policies key and select New > Key.
4. Name the new key as Attachments. Right-click the ‘Attachments’ key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
5. Name the DWORD as ScanWithAntivirus. Double-click on the ScanWithAntivirus, type 1 in the Value Data field, and click OK.
After making the changes, close the Registry Editor and restart your computer. This will disable virus scanning for downloads. To enable virus scanning, type 0 in the Value data field for ScanWithAntiVirus and click OK.
These are a few simple methods to bypass Chrome’s ‘Failed – Virus Detected’ error message. Let us know if you need more help on this topic in the comments.
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