Chrome Download Scanning Protection – How to Disable Download Scanning Protection in Chrome

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In recent update of Google Chrome internet browser (in stable channel), there is a new security/privacy option:

http://chrome.blogspot.com/2012/02/faster-browsing-safer-downloading.html

In addition to checking a list of known bad files, Chrome also does checks on executable files (like ".exe" and ".msi" files). If the executable doesn't match a whitelist, Chrome checks with Google for more information, such as whether the website you're accessing hosts a high number of malicious downloads.

According to more detail link

If a file isn’t from a known source, Chrome sends the URL and IP of the host and other meta data, such as the file’s hash and binary size, to Google.

What if I want google not to know which executable files are downloaded by me and from?

How can I disable sending to google URLs and hashes of .exe and .msi downloaded?

Best Answer

Within the blog post you linked to, there is a a link that explains how to disable the 'safe browsing' features.

Turn off phishing & malware warnings

The following steps will turn of phishing and malware warnings, as well as download warnings.

  • In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Chrome menu Chrome menu.
  • Select Settings.
  • Click Show advanced settings.
  • Under "Privacy," uncheck the box "Protect you and your device from dangerous sites"

2019-Jan:

Advanced > Privacy and security > Safe Browsing

2019 January

2020-Jun:

Privacy and security > More > Safe Browsing

2020 June

You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.

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