This means that your online window could not scan the file for malware and blocked the download.
Restarting your net surf tool and retrying the download wont help.
Lets explore what else you’ve got the option to do to get rid of this alert.
The idea is to verify that nothings interfering with your download.
Use a Different web client
If the issue persists,switch to a different web client.
However, keep in mind that the same error may pop up on other Chromium-based browsers as well.
Use Firefox and find out if you’re free to download the problematic file.
Usually, this is because the antivirus has detected something suspicious and blocked the file.
If youre downloading files or programs from third-party download websites, your antivirus may be right.
Check the log for details about why the file was blocked in the first place.
For step-by-step instructions on how to check the log, go to your antivirus support page.
We dont recommend turning off your antivirus and firewall to get rid of this error.
The file youre trying to download might be infected with malware.
Stay on the safe side, and dont risk infecting your machine with malware.
Hackers cant wait toturn your machine into a zombie computer.
Dont forget to re-initiate the virus scanning option as soon as youve downloaded the file.
kill the Windows Attachment Manager
The Attachment Managers role is to block unsafe attachments and files.
That could explain why youre getting the Virus scan failed error on Chrome.
Navigate toGroup PolicyUser ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsAttachment Manager.
As a quick reminder, GPEdit is only available onWindows 10 Pro computers.
