Downloading anything results in an error of Virus Scan Failed in Windows 10.
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What browser do you use for downloading?
Microsoft Edge
Thank you for the clarification!
What antivirus is installed on your computer, *****?
I uninstalled AVG. I do not know what's internal within Windows.
Got it
Please, press the following keys on your keyboard at the same time:
Windows logo button + R
r Did it
Now, type "Regedit" and press enter to open the registry editor.
You need to type this word in the field
After you press "Windows + R" buttons on the keyboard
registry editor came up
ok
Then, proceed to: Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachment Have you found the "Attachment" folder?
yes
Sounds good!
Once you have found the Attachment folder, click on it to locate ScanWithAntivirus on the right side.
Did that
Please, right-click on ScanWithAntivirus, select modify and put the value as "0"
OK, did it.
Well done, *****
Have you saved the changes?
yes
Great
Could you please try to download something now?
OK
It now appears to be working
Sounds great!
THANKS!
You are always very welcome, *****!
I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Not today. Again thanks.
Anytime! I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!
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