Warning — Google Drive - Virus Scan

Google displays a yellow banner at the top of the screen if it identifies a shared file as likely phishing or malware.

If your own file is flagged incorrectly, you can request a review by opening the file and clicking Share > Request a review . 3. "Failed - Virus Detected" Error Google Drive - Virus scan warning

If you trust the source, you can click "Download anyway" . Google displays a yellow banner at the top

Sometimes a download fails with a browser-level error message. Learn how we help keep Google Drive secure - Computer "Failed - Virus Detected" Error If you trust

If Google's systems identify a threat, they may block access to the file entirely to protect you.

Google Drive automatically scans most files for malware and phishing during upload and download. If you see a virus scan warning, it generally falls into one of three categories: 1. File is Too Large to Scan

For extra safety, you can download the file and scan it locally using your own antivirus software or upload it to VirusTotal (which supports files up to 650 MB). 2. Suspicious Content Detected