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Getting a "Virus Detected" error while you're trying to download a file is annoying, especially if you know for a fact that the file you're trying to download does not have a virus. This wikiHow will teach you how to disable the "Virus Detected" error by turning off Windows Defender's real-time protection in Windows 10. After you disable Windows Defender, proceed to download the file at your own risk.
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Press ⊞ Win and type "Windows security". This will open your Start menu and begin a search for what you're typing. -
Click the "Windows Security" system settings result. Settings will open a window to the Windows Security suite.Advertisement -
Click Virus & threat protection . It has the icon of a shield and is usually the first listing in the menu. -
Click Manage settings under "Virus & threat protection settings. " This is usually the second listing in the menu. -
Click the switch under "Real-time protection" to turn it off. You should be able to return to your download and complete it before the feature automatically turns back on. [1] X Research source
- You'll most likely need to repeat this process if you have multiple downloads failing due to the "Virus Detected" error.
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- Download the file only if you know that it does not contain a virus. You can use multiple tools to check a download for viruses .Thanks
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1. Press the Windows
key and type "Windows security."
2. Click the "Windows Security" system settings result.
3. Click Virus & threat protection
.
4. Click Manage settings
.
5. Click the switch under "Real-time protection" to turn it off.
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