: On some Windows versions, if Windows Defender is disabled but no other antivirus is active, the browser's request to "scan the file" returns an error, leading to the "interrupted" message.
The error typically occurs during the final phase of a download when the browser hands the file over to the operating system's antivirus (like ) for a final scan. There are several reasons why this scan might fail:
Experiencing an error can be alarming, especially when you're just trying to install a popular gaming browser. However, in most cases, this is not a sign of an actual virus but a false positive triggered by your operating system's security settings or a third-party antivirus .