Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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k2master
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Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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I would like to install qBittorent app: https://www.fosshub.com/qBittorrent.html qBittorrent Windows x64 version 4.5.0.

After 100% percent, it does not allow me to download the app, it says the followings:
Failed - Our system found a virus
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P.S. I have the same problem with other torrent app as well.

How could I solve this issue?
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Re: Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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Interesting. I went on the link, used Chrome, and no errors for me. If you go into Downloads in Chrome (Press CTRL+J), you can allow the file to be kept. But it's weird you are getting this virus warning, nothing for me over here.

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Re: Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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Somehow I manage to download the installer.exe.

C:\Program Files (x86)\qBittorrent\qbittorrent.exe -> Enter, Error message pop up
this operation failed because the file contains a virus or unwanted malware
(Crude translation)

Then I hit ok and qbittorrent.exe dissapear from the folder. Only the
  • translations folder
  • qbittorrent.pdb file
  • qt.conf file
  • uninst.exe file
remains in the C:\Program Files (x86)\qBittorrent folder.
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Re: Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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I have the same issue. Did you resolve it?

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k2master wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:00 pm C:\Program Files (x86)\qBittorrent\qbittorrent.exe -> Enter, Error message pop up
What kind of antivirus do you use?
This whole process, even the installer... sounds suspicious.
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Re: Windows does not allow me to download the app cuz virus

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There is nothing for qbt to "resolve." If you are downloading from a reliable source, like, HERE, it's a false positive. You simply have to override your AV and install the program.
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