How To Fix Virus Scan Failed or Virus Detected

How To Fix Virus Scan Failed or Virus Detected

Virus Scan Failed or Virus Detected Error FIX [Tutorial].

If you have noticed a Download Failed – Virus detected message on Windows 10 when you tried to download a file from the internet using any browser like Chrome, Firefox, etc., then you need to know that it is your Windows Defender antivirus trying to protect your system from a potentially malicious download.

In the duplicitous world of internet, anti-virus software plays a pivotal role in curbing the system from software viruses. While we are recognizant of the potential threats from malicious programs, the anti-virus safeguards your system from security threats. The anti-virus tool impedes the user from downloading the untrusted software. With high rise in cybercrime, It’s always a good practice to have an antivirus software installed and keep it up to date.

While the antivirus program does the tremendous task by alerting you to the malicious file contained in the software you wish to download, you may sometime receive a false positive. By false positive we mean, the tool may wrongly indicate about the presence of malware in a software program. Although you believe in the authenticity of the site from where you wish to download, the browser prevents you from downloading the file by sending you an alert message about malware and antiviruses. In this scenario, it’s actually the antivirus software that is preventing you from downloading the file and its nothing to do with the browser.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 11 & Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).

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