How to disable “Download scanning protection” of new Chrome-17?
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?
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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?
google-chrome security privacy
3
Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
2
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
1
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56
add a comment |
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?
google-chrome security privacy
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?
google-chrome security privacy
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asked Feb 9 '12 at 0:43
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3
Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
2
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
1
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56
add a comment |
3
Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
2
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
1
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56
3
3
Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
2
2
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
1
1
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56
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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
You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.
1
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
add a comment |
An additional option is available. If you've downloaded a file and Chrome has blocked it, and you'd like to keep the file without disabling malware and phishing protection altogether, you can keep the file like so:
Download the file and let Chrome "block" it. If you are directed to a "site ahead contains harmful programs" page, click "details" then "visit the site".
After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click "show all downloads", or choose "downloads" from the menu, or press "ctrl+j" (on Windows at least).
The file will be in the download list. Click "recover malicious file". Then it will get that file.
This way you can keep your security settings but still make a decision about an individual file, which is generally the safer way to go instead of disabling the protection completely just for one or two files.
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
Here is a fix.
Go to the icon that has 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner, right under the X -> go to stting near the bottom -> scroll down and click "show advanced setting" -> under the privacy section, uncheck the 5th box that says "enable fishing and malware protection"
2
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
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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
You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.
1
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
add a comment |
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
You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.
1
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
add a comment |
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
You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.
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
You could turn it back on after you download what you know is safe.
edited Jan 3 at 17:08
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answered Feb 12 '12 at 19:30
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yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
add a comment |
1
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
1
1
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
yes, but this page says nothing about "download scanning", so I think, it is not for disabling "download scanning" and sending url to google.
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 0:13
1
1
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
in the page i linked to above, follow the instructions under "Disable phishing and malware detection".
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 1:21
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
will it disable downloads checking too? How can you prove?
– osgx
Feb 13 '12 at 2:12
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
presumably so. your second question is ambiguous.
– obsd
Feb 13 '12 at 2:30
3
3
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
You can choose to keep individual files by clicking "recover malicious file" in the downloads list after they are blocked. I would do that on a case-by-case basis rather than disabling protection completely. I don't think disabling security settings is the greatest advice, even if it is in a Google blog post.
– Jason C
Feb 28 '15 at 0:08
add a comment |
An additional option is available. If you've downloaded a file and Chrome has blocked it, and you'd like to keep the file without disabling malware and phishing protection altogether, you can keep the file like so:
Download the file and let Chrome "block" it. If you are directed to a "site ahead contains harmful programs" page, click "details" then "visit the site".
After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click "show all downloads", or choose "downloads" from the menu, or press "ctrl+j" (on Windows at least).
The file will be in the download list. Click "recover malicious file". Then it will get that file.
This way you can keep your security settings but still make a decision about an individual file, which is generally the safer way to go instead of disabling the protection completely just for one or two files.
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
An additional option is available. If you've downloaded a file and Chrome has blocked it, and you'd like to keep the file without disabling malware and phishing protection altogether, you can keep the file like so:
Download the file and let Chrome "block" it. If you are directed to a "site ahead contains harmful programs" page, click "details" then "visit the site".
After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click "show all downloads", or choose "downloads" from the menu, or press "ctrl+j" (on Windows at least).
The file will be in the download list. Click "recover malicious file". Then it will get that file.
This way you can keep your security settings but still make a decision about an individual file, which is generally the safer way to go instead of disabling the protection completely just for one or two files.
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
An additional option is available. If you've downloaded a file and Chrome has blocked it, and you'd like to keep the file without disabling malware and phishing protection altogether, you can keep the file like so:
Download the file and let Chrome "block" it. If you are directed to a "site ahead contains harmful programs" page, click "details" then "visit the site".
After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click "show all downloads", or choose "downloads" from the menu, or press "ctrl+j" (on Windows at least).
The file will be in the download list. Click "recover malicious file". Then it will get that file.
This way you can keep your security settings but still make a decision about an individual file, which is generally the safer way to go instead of disabling the protection completely just for one or two files.
An additional option is available. If you've downloaded a file and Chrome has blocked it, and you'd like to keep the file without disabling malware and phishing protection altogether, you can keep the file like so:
Download the file and let Chrome "block" it. If you are directed to a "site ahead contains harmful programs" page, click "details" then "visit the site".
After chrome displays the warning message in the download bar, click "show all downloads", or choose "downloads" from the menu, or press "ctrl+j" (on Windows at least).
The file will be in the download list. Click "recover malicious file". Then it will get that file.
This way you can keep your security settings but still make a decision about an individual file, which is generally the safer way to go instead of disabling the protection completely just for one or two files.
answered Feb 28 '15 at 0:07
Jason CJason C
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6,89073041
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
2
2
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
The question was about: how to stop Google from spying on my downloads. Your solution is good for unblocking files, but not for stopping the spy functionality.
– osgx
Feb 28 '15 at 4:36
1
1
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Great solution for one-off downloads.
– WirthLuce
Nov 3 '15 at 4:16
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
Is there a way to do it permanently? It looks like Chrome removed the checkbox from the other answers.
– Gaʀʀʏ
Nov 12 '15 at 14:41
1
1
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
@G Well, you could use a different browser, I suppose, heh.
– Jason C
Nov 12 '15 at 15:29
add a comment |
Here is a fix.
Go to the icon that has 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner, right under the X -> go to stting near the bottom -> scroll down and click "show advanced setting" -> under the privacy section, uncheck the 5th box that says "enable fishing and malware protection"
2
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
add a comment |
Here is a fix.
Go to the icon that has 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner, right under the X -> go to stting near the bottom -> scroll down and click "show advanced setting" -> under the privacy section, uncheck the 5th box that says "enable fishing and malware protection"
2
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
add a comment |
Here is a fix.
Go to the icon that has 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner, right under the X -> go to stting near the bottom -> scroll down and click "show advanced setting" -> under the privacy section, uncheck the 5th box that says "enable fishing and malware protection"
Here is a fix.
Go to the icon that has 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner, right under the X -> go to stting near the bottom -> scroll down and click "show advanced setting" -> under the privacy section, uncheck the 5th box that says "enable fishing and malware protection"
answered Nov 30 '14 at 6:49
kyle kernkyle kern
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'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
add a comment |
2
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
2
2
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
'fishing' lol...
– developerbmw
Apr 3 '15 at 5:12
1
1
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
That completely disables all protection, not just file scanning. (On the other hand, the URL scanning works the same; it tells Google about every site you visit to check if Google thinks it is a bad site or not).
– Synetech
Feb 23 '16 at 19:05
add a comment |
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Probably part of "enable phishing and malware protection" in settings. Chrome is headed toward being just another bloated browser, so sad.
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:46
2
Also see this...groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/group/chromium-bugs/…
– Moab
Feb 9 '12 at 2:48
1
As long as I can opt-out, I'm cool. Chrome is getting bloated a bit, but it's still a good browser.
– Camilo Martin
Feb 12 '12 at 3:56