What Does It Mean When a Virus Scan Fails?

A virus scan failed error indicates that your virus scanning software has blocked the file download. To get the details, you can check your antivirus software. The Windows attachment manager may be the reason for the removal of your files on your Windows system.

How to Run a Virus Scan Manually?

Follow these steps to run a virus scan manually:First of all, go to Start and find settings. Under settings, select Update & Security. Then choose Windows Security and then select Virus & Threat protection. After that, move to Windows Security settings. Lastly, choose Quick Scan under Current threats.

How to Detect Malware on a PC?

First of all, go to Windows Security.Then, choose Virus & threat protection. Now, select Scan options. After that, choose Windows Defender Offline Scan. At last, select Scan Now.

FACING ISSUE WITH YOUR ANTIVIRUS ?

- Can't install antivirus
- Antivirus Update Error
- Antivirus Not Working
- Antivirus Blocking System Restore
- Antivirus Scan Failed
- Product key not working

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Antivirus Scan Failed

A virus scan failed message may appear while downloading a file on Chrome. This issue may arise when the Webroot Identity shield is blocking the Windows Defender file. To fix this issue, an ID Shield override is created.

Causes

Webroot Identity Shield is blocking the Windows Defender file.

Solution

An ID shield override is created to resolve the issue. This is how to do this.

Go to the Webroot agent on your computer.
When open, click on the gear icon near the identity Protection.
Then, click on the Application Protection tab.
After that, locate MpoAv.dll in the application list and enable the Allow option.
Re-enter the CAPTCHA and tap Continue.