Only do this if you have verified the file’s safety with a secondary tool like the VirusTotal scanner . Summary Table: Which Method Should You Use? Recommended Action Website is blocked Add URL to Exceptions File disappeared after download Check Quarantine and Restore Multiple files from one source Create an Exclusion Folder Can't download anything at all Temporarily disable Web Shield
If you just need to get one file through and nothing else works, you can briefly turn off the protection. Open under the Protection tab. avast ne daet skachat fail
If you prefer a visual guide, this video demonstrates exactly how to add files and programs to your exception list: Only do this if you have verified the
If you frequently download specialized tools that trigger false positives, create a dedicated "Exceptions" folder on your PC. In Avast, go to →right arrow General →right arrow Exceptions . Click Add Exception , then Browse . Open under the Protection tab
Find your file, click the (…), and select Restore and add exception . This puts the file back and prevents Avast from deleting it again. 3. Creating a "Safe Zone" Folder
Select your dedicated folder (e.g., C:\Downloads\Safe_Zone ).