How to Fix "Couldn't Download - Virus Scan Failed" Error on Google Chrome (Windows 11/10/8/7) ✔️

Are you getting the “Couldn't download - virus scan failed” error while trying to download files using Google Chrome? Don’t worry! In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to quickly fix this error on any Windows version — 11, 10, 8, or 7.

This issue is often caused by system restrictions or corrupted antivirus settings. We'll walk you through using the Registry Editor to resolve the problem permanently.

✅ Registry Path Used in This Video:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments

📌 In this tutorial, you will learn:

Why Chrome shows the “virus scan failed” error

How to fix download failed issues in Chrome using Registry Editor

How to bypass Chrome security download errors (safely)

How to restore default download settings

How to troubleshoot Chrome antivirus conflicts on Windows

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📺 Watch till the end and get your Chrome browser working normally again!

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