Download TeXLive distribution with Windows security

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I'm having a big problem with downloading the TeXLive distribution, as Windows considers it a virus, and I've tried more than 20 ways to deactivate Windows security, but it didn't work. So what is the solution?

I use Windows 10, I don't use any other security software, and I use an administrator account.

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  • According to the comments, the OP has a Windows tool called "SmartScreen" installed, see here.
  • The OP had to remove the domain in question from the filter: "Finally, after 48 hours of work, I found it, I deleted SmartScreen Filter."

When you use the new Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps you identify reported phishing and malware websites and also helps you make informed decisions about downloads. [...] SmartScreen checks files that you download from the web against a list of reported malicious software sites and programs known to be unsafe. If it finds a match, SmartScreen will warn you that the download has been blocked for your safety. SmartScreen also checks the files that you download against a list of files that are well known and downloaded by many people who use Internet Explorer. If the file that you're downloading isn't on that list, SmartScreen will warn you.

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