Windows 10: keeps saying everything im trying to download is a virus

Discus and support keeps saying everything im trying to download is a virus in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; hello, I am currently trying to download visual studio, but when I try to download it. it cancels and tells me a virus is detected.this is not the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by sebastian m2, May 28, 2023.

  1. keeps saying everything im trying to download is a virus


    hello, I am currently trying to download visual studio, but when I try to download it. it cancels and tells me a virus is detected.this is not the first time and lately I havent been able to download anything from the internet, even though I know it's a completly safe program.I do have a VPN, and before I got it I didnt have this problem. can someone help me fix this problem?thanks in advance.

    :)
     
    sebastian m2, May 28, 2023
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  2. Vicky Acs Win User

    im trying to download an app but it still says after 2 days... starting download. Why?

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we would like to ask a few questions:

    • What application are you trying to download?
    • Are you trying to download from a browser?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Let us know so we can help you further.

    Regards.
     
    Vicky Acs, May 28, 2023
    #2
  3. Nikhar_K Win User
    Error: Couldn't download - virus scan failed message when trying to download a program

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you receive an error, 'Couldn't download - virus scan failed message' when trying to download a program. I'll certainly assist you with this.



    However, please let us know:



    • May I know the program that you are trying to download?
    • Which browser are you using?
    • Are you able to download any other programs?


    I would suggest you to try using a different browser like Microsoft Edge and see if that helps.



    If you are receiving this error while using Google Chrome, I would suggest you to refer the section
    "Virus scan failed" or "Virus detected" in the article Fix file download errors
    and see if that helps.



    Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow
    these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.




    Refer the article How to back up and restore the registry in Windows



    I would also recommend you to create a system restore point.



    Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, May 28, 2023
    #3
  4. keeps saying everything im trying to download is a virus

    cortana saying im offline when im not

    Hi Kencrampton,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I will definitely assist you.

    Let’s try simple steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps provided.

    Step 1.

    I suggest you to go through the powershell command and try the steps.

    • Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • Click on File tab and select Run New Task.
    • Make sure you have a check mark beside Create this task with administrative privileges.
    • Type Powershell.
    • Type the following in the Powershell prompt:

      $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest
    • Close the Powershell window
    • Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
    If the issue still persist, try the below steps:

    Step 2.

    I would recommend you to the Run the Internet connections troubleshooter and check. Please follow these steps:


    • Type troubleshooting in the Windows search box on the taskbar.

    • Click on troubleshooting in the search results.

    • Click "View all" and then click "Internet Connections".

    • Click "Next" and follow on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooter.
    Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.
     
    Billion Debbarma, May 28, 2023
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