Windows 10: Windows Defender and McAfee thinks there is a virus in the Widows 10 Media Creation Tool...

Discus and support Windows Defender and McAfee thinks there is a virus in the Widows 10 Media Creation Tool... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Further, if I ignore the virus warning - foolishly, perhaps - the tool installer won't run due to a sidebyside error. Anyone else experiencing this?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KenAitken1, Mar 18, 2021.

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    KenAitken1 Win User

    Windows Defender and McAfee thinks there is a virus in the Widows 10 Media Creation Tool...


    Further, if I ignore the virus warning - foolishly, perhaps - the tool installer won't run due to a sidebyside error.


    Anyone else experiencing this?


    Any fixes out there?

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    KenAitken1, Mar 18, 2021
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