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How to fix browser download error: Virus scan failed
Open the Registry Editor:
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type regedit and hit Enter. This will open the Registry Editor.
Navigate to the Specific Registry Key:
- In the Registry Editor, paste the following path into the address bar at the top:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments
Modify the āScanWithAntiVirusā Value:
- Double-click on the ScanWithAntiVirus entry.
- In the dialog that appears, change the value to 1 (which enables virus scanning).
Apply the Changes...