Avast blocking download file

 · Maybe you need to disable Hide protected operating system files and enable View hidden files and folders to manage the file(s). As a workaround, as posted before, you can add these files to the Standard Shield provider (on-access scanning) exclusion list. Left click the 'a' blue icon, click on the provider icon at left and then Customize.  · I can't disable avast for purposes of downloading a file from the internet. I've tried two methods: (1) disable all of the avast shields temporarily (2) make exclusions for that particular website, or for that particular file extension Avast still insists upon scanning the file after it is downloaded.  · Re: Avast blocking torrent files that used to be fine. I have had the same problem today "when I try to open a torrent file or uninstall utorrent says the infection is "WinEvo-gen [Susp]" and stops Utorrent from opening.. I know there is no infection, I set my .

Join million others and get award-winning free antivirus for PC, Mac Android. Surf safely privately with our VPN. Download Avast today! If you believe your detection is "False Positive" then report it directly to the Avast team to stop avast from blocking websites. They will resolve your question of how to stop avast from blocking websites and confirm the reported software (or website or file) is clean. Link to report is displayed in the pop-up when a particular file blocked. In this case, you should just reset Avast to its default values. That seems to be the best way to fix the Avast blocking your Internet access issue. Reset everything to default values, restart your PC and look for changes. If the Avast is till blocking websites, here is the last method for you. Method 7: Report a False Positive Detection to Avast.

Tried, several times, to download and install the free version of Avast. Thought it would be a good idea, even though I have Windows Defender running. Won't let me download it. Msg that: this filecouldn't be downloaded. Apparently, Windows Defender is blocking it. Although it might be something else, of course. Maybe you need to disable Hide protected operating system files and enable View hidden files and folders to manage the file(s). As a workaround, as posted before, you can add these files to the Standard Shield provider (on-access scanning) exclusion list. Left click the 'a' blue icon, click on the provider icon at left and then Customize. In this case, you should just reset Avast to its default values. That seems to be the best way to fix the Avast blocking your Internet access issue. Reset everything to default values, restart your PC and look for changes. If the Avast is till blocking websites, here is the last method for you. Method 7: Report a False Positive Detection to Avast.