![]() Press the Windows Key + R and type in regedit, and press enter. We also, as always, suggest you back up your registry first. Surprisingly, even Microsoft recommends using the registry editor as an optional workaround for the "Virus scan failed" or "Virus detected" error message assuming that your antivirus is the problem.īefore moving on, this step is for advanced users who understand the risk. ![]() If you found your settings already set to Enabled and Prompt (recommended) above, then we can edit the registry to solve the problem. Scroll a little further and find Miscellaneous > Launching applications and unsafe files and check Prompt (recommended). ![]() Scroll down and find Downloads and check Enable. Open your Internet Properties by clicking on the Windows Key + R, type in inetcpl.cpl and press enter.Ĭlick on the Security tab > Internet zone > Custom level. ![]() But what if you can't download a file that you know is safe? Here's how to get around the "virus scan failed" or "virus detected" message. Windows 7, 8, and 10 have a feature known as Attachment Manager designed to protect your computer from unsafe files you may download on the internet. ![]()
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