Windows 10: All downloads are flagged as having a virus and deleted on all browsers

Every file I try to download is flagged as having a virus and is then deleted, in Microsoft Edge, IE and Chrome. All virus scans came up negative so I thought McAfee might be the issue so uninstalled that program letting Windows Defender take over security duties, then I had Windows Defender scan for viruses, but none were detected.


I can pretty much guarantee the files I'm trying to download don't contain viruses.


Please don't advise me to download another antivirus, I can't. I also can't reinstall McAfee as it won't let me download the latest version. I'm sure all my McAfee and Windows was up to date before this started. I am beyond frustrated and am seriously considering binning my PC and buying a Mac! Thank you for any help you can provide.

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All Downloads Identified as Having a Virus / Deleted

Every file I try to download is flagged as having a virus and is then deleted. The files include a .pdf file from irs.gov, a .csv file from a national pharmacy, a .pdf file from an insurance company, etc. The problem occurs whether I'm using Microsoft Edge
or Chrome. I thought McAfee might be the issue so uninstalled that program letting Windows Defender take over security duties, first doing a scan that disclosed no viruses. The problem continues. I had Windows Defender scan for viruses, but none were detected.
I can open .pdf files that were previously downloaded or that can be viewed within the browser window. These files will all download to my Fire tablet or Android phone without a problem, but not to my laptop. I've tried composing a new message in Hotmail and
attaching a PowerPoint file from my hard drive. I receive the file fine and the slides display properly in my email account; however, when I choose the Download option, I again get an error message saying the file contained a virus and was deleted.

Even if every file on my own hard drive was infected with a virus, it seems unlikely that every file, regardless of file type, from every website I've visited is infected with a virus that isn't identified by my tablet or Android phone. I believe all my
software is up to date. I am beyond frustrated! Thank you for any help you can provide.

Windows 10

 

New Virus Comes Disguised as IE7 Download

If you receive an e-mail offering a download of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2, delete it. A new virus is spreading all over the web. The e-mail includes a convincing graphic that looks like it could really be from Microsoft, and the virus is delivered when recipients click on the included link. The e-mails carry the subject line "Internet Explorer 7 Downloads" and appear to come from admin@microsoft.com. They include a blue, Microsoft-style graphic offering a download of IE 7 beta 2. Clicking the graphic will download an executable file called IE 7.exe. The file is actually a new virus called Virus.Win32.Grum. Security experts are still trying to analyze the virus, which may affect your registry, mail contact list or steal personal information from your computer.

Source: Network World

 

BROWSER HACK VIRUS

Did you scan with Adwcleaner and the Emsisoft Emergency Kit?

Did you follow all of the suggested steps in How to remove SafeSearch.net & SafeSearch Search (Mac & Windows) to include scanning
with Zemana, Malwarebytes and if necessary with Hitman Pro?

The scanners that have been recommended should work on "Safesearch" hijacker and also on "some other virus."

Did you reset your browsers as suggested in my previous post?

If you do not wish to use the independent scanners (listed above) that I use when removing adware and PUPS from computers and you do not want to reset your browsers then you may want to reset your computer. Before considering this option suggest you
carefully review https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options

Alternatively you can obtain premium support from MS at http://answerdesk.microsoftstore.com

Or

You may wish take your computer to a professional computer repair technician.

Regards...