❌Failed Virus Detected

Resolving "Failed Virus Detected" Error

Encountering the "Failed Virus Detected" message indicates an issue with Windows Defender. Follow these steps for resolution:

1. Access Windows Defender:

   • Open Windows Security by clicking on the Windows Security icon in the taskbar or by searching for "Windows Security" in the Start menu.

2. Disable Windows Defender:

   • Within Windows Security, navigate to the "Virus & threat protection" section.

   • Click on "Virus & threat protection settings" and toggle off the "Real-time protection" option.

   • Confirm any prompts to disable Windows Defender temporarily.

3. Retry the Task:

   • After disabling Windows Defender, retry the task that triggered the "Failed Virus Detected" message.

By following these steps, you can effectively address the "Failed Virus Detected" error by temporarily disabling Windows Defender.