Problem Downloading Mgtools.exe

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Skullduggery's Dupe, Mar 30, 2022.

  1. Skullduggery's Dupe

    Skullduggery's Dupe Master Sergeant

    Neither Edge Chromium nor Chrome will download MGtools.exe, and Edge says "MGtools.exe can't be downloaded securely".

    Maybe somebody (maliciously?) reported the file path (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/chaslang/files/MGtools.exe) to Microsoft at
    Report a website?

    But obviously, since I'm trying to download it, I suspect I may have been infected with malware. So, I guess it's more probable that malware may be blocking the download. Maybe I should run all the diagnostic apps that are supposed to precede MGtools, and then send in those logs before trying to download MGtools?

    Any help with resolving this problem would be appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Are you downloading as an administrator? Have you tried a different browser? Are you opening your browser security system and allowing downloads from "unknown" sources?
     
  3. Skullduggery's Dupe

    Skullduggery's Dupe Master Sergeant

    Thanks for that. I toggled off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, and then I could download it. And yes, then I toggled it back on. Thanks again.
     
  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    NP. :)
     

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