Windows 10: "Virus Scan Failed" Couldn't download a darn thing.

I guess I'm #865 with the same inquiry. Since Windows 11 was forced upon me, I am unable to download anything. Not even Microsoft 365.I tried changing the HKEY local machine in regedit from 3 to 1, it's stuck on 3. Changed the prompt in properties to accept downloads, didn't work. I'll try the safe mode thing next. Any other suggestions? This is very frustrating. I was not even notified of this change when the update occurred. Not fair. And I pay for this Sh#%

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Downloading files - VIRUS SCAN FAILED

Hi Everyone,

I keep getting the message VIRUS SCAN FAILED when I try and download files from all sites on the internet.

However can download Windows Updates.

Any suggestions would be extremely welcomed.

Thank you in advance,

John

 

Couldn´t install SBSH Explore Pro- installation failed after download

I couldn´t install "SBSH FExplorer Pro" from Nokia Store (cost 4,99 EUR).

Installation failed after download.

Allow all software for installation is active, Online certificate check: On,

download and install is on C:, Space on C: is over 200 MB available.



E72-1, Typ RM-530

software version 053.001, special version 053.001.231.03

Updates for this firmware version available: None.



Freeware of SBSH Explore works perfect- Pro Version installation failed.

After download I couldn´t find installation data (zip or .sisx) on C to with freeware version..



Somebody for help or any ideas?



Support speeches: German and English.



Thank you!





Support of SBSH was contacted.

 

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