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.
If you are quite sure about the authenticity of the source from where you are downloading the file, then you may want to set an exception in your antivirus software. In Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Defender is the built-in protection from malware that removes viruses and other unwanted files.
The security programs sometimes block the file download on the Windows machines to protect from the security breach. You can resume the file download with some tweaks in Windows Defender. The following steps will guide you in setting an exception in the Windows Defender software.
You should do this only if you are very sure that the file being downloaded is safe and from a trusted source. Scroll down a bit and click on Scan history. The following window will open. If you see a file in the Quarantined threats section, identify and add the file that you just downloaded to the list of exclusions, by selecting Allow item.
Once you do this, you will see the file under Allowed threats. If you are still having a problem with downloading the file, then you may be using some other antivirus software that may be blocking the download. You may then have to whitelist the file in that software too. Google has, over the years, increased its restrictions for installing third-party Chrome extensions to help protect Chrome users from malicious code.
A few years ago, you could simply install an extension from a developer's site without any hassle. Now, according to Google, 'to protect you while you browse, Chrome only lets you use extensions that have been published on the Chrome Web Store. If you are willing to assume the risk, there is a side door that Google left ajar for developers to test out their extensions, which you can use to install extensions that aren't listed in the Chrome Web Store.
The only difference may be where the unblock downloads button is located. Here are the instructions to follow if you want to use Orbit Downloader to download files in Chrome. Do you have more questions related to downloads in Google Chrome? Here are a few that may be of help to you. You can unblock harmful files on your computer using one of the methods described in the previous sections. The file you want to unblock might contain a virus that can destroy or leak information you have on your computer.
You might be able to proceed with the download. Your Chrome settings may not be the issue. Both methods are straightforward, but Windows PowerShell is more useful if you have multiple files to unblock. If you have an antivirus program installed on your computer, it may have blocked the file, and therefore, prevent you from downloading it.
Are you sure you want to unblock your downloads? Chrome is programmed to block specific files from your devices, but it can make mistakes. If you believe Chrome is stopping you from downloading files to your computer or smartphone without a valid reason, you can use one of our suggested methods to unblock the files and ensure access to them.
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