.exe or virus warning after downloading a game (Download instructions)

Attention! Whenever you see a big and alluring “Download” button followed by an insignificant “Create download link” or “Direct download link”, always go for the insignificant and ignore the bright and shiny “Download” buttons.

Don’t forget to install an ad blocker:
For Firefox: uBlock Origin or AdBlock Plus or AdGuard Plus
For Chrome: uBlock Origin or AdGuard Plus
For Safari: uBlock Origin

Click Expand below to see how to avoid fake download buttons on some of the filehosts (in alphabetical order).

2bay.org:

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First step: disable adblocker.
Wait until the page loads the ads, then right click on any one of those ads so it opens on a new tab.

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Second step: wait until the ad has loaded, then close the tab and go back to the site where the request will be accepted

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and the countdown will start

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4file.net:

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10drives.com

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4: scroll all the way down

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Chedrive.com:

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Same as Uploadrar, same owner.

Dailyuploads:

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ddownload.com

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Devuploads.com

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Scroll down and follow these 3 simple steps:

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dir50.net

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dlupload.com:

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douploads.net:

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drop.download:

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If you don’t want to download an Opera.exe file every time you click a button, make sure you have uBlock Origin installed/enabled.

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If despite uBlock you still get redirected to a page like this, just close it and go back

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DropGalaxy .in (dropgalaxy.com):

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You will need to disable all ad blockers to download from this site. After that, the process is pretty straightforward.

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earn4files.com:

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First step:

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Second & Third step, the actual download button will only appear at the bottom after the timer is at 0:

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AND…

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Fourth step (the ads vary, always look for the small download button between them:

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Extabit.com:

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eyesfile.ca:

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Please see Centfile, probably same owner, same steps.

file-upload.org:

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Banned filehost

filedot.to

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filedwon.info:

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Three easy steps:

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FileFactory.com

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filefox.cc:

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There are 5 steps to download from this site. After that, you will have to wait 6 hours until you are allowed to download again. Choose wisely.
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3: another timer

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4: a download button

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5: another download button

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That’s it. No more downloads for 6 hours

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filespayouts.com:

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You’ll need to enable uBlock Origin, preferably in Firefox.

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filezip.cc:

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You’ll need to disable all adblockers, this host will not allow downloads unless they can show their ads.

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FlexyDrive:

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If you have no choice but to download from this filehost, you will need to disable the adblocker and be prepared to be bombarded with pop-ups. Here are the steps to follow if you cannot avoid FlexyDrive altogether:

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IntoUpload.net:

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KatFile.com:

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Make sure you disable all adblockers (except uBlock Origin) BEFORE you click any buttons, or else you will be forced to wait 2 full hours before you are allowed to try again.

There are 4 steps, but you will need to click the buttons below at least 2/3 times each. Each time you will get a pop-up that you must close no matter what it says, EVEN IF IT CLAIMS TO BE A VIRUS ALERT FROM WINDOWS.

Keep closing tabs and going back to the button and eventually you will get the file. But if there is a working mirror in the post, go for it!

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mega4up.org (mega4upload.com):

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You need to have uBlock Origin enabled to download from this site.

Attention: there are 4 new steps with ads that come and go according to the site’s needs. If you find that the first step differs in your browser, scroll down.
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Second step:

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Third step: close the warning generated by your adblocker and continue

Buttons that may or may not appear:

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The “Download now” green button will finally take you to “First step”

Novafile.org:

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A few easy steps:

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Rapidgator:

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Send.cm:

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(If you see something different, try installing uBlock Origin)

Skyve.io:

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This is a very straightforward site with two easy steps:

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speed4up.com:

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Second step (scroll all the way down):

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The link is dead if you see something like this:

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turbobit.net:

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up-4ever.com (up4ever):

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Make sure you have uBlock origin installed/enabled.

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Up-load.io:

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Adblockers must be disabled for this site.
First step: scroll down until you find the ‘Free download’ button:

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You may get pop-ups with ads, close the tabs and go to the second step:

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Third and last step:

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Upfiles.com:

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Follow the steps indicated by the buttons and don’t forget to enable uBlock Origin:

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If when you click the blue “download” button you get redirected to a different tab that says “Your file is ready to download”, close it and go back to click the download button again.

UploadBoy.com:

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uploadev.org:

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Warning: at each step, you may get redirected to a new tab with a fake “your file is ready” button, close the tab and continue.

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Uploadproper.com:

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If you have no choice but to download from this filehost, you will need to disable the adblocker and be prepared to be bombarded with pop-ups. Close every single one of them, regardless of the type of message.

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uploadrar.com:

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Make sure you have installed/enabled uBlock Origin to avoid the re-directions, some look very convincing like “not a robot” captcha or a Mega link with an .exe.

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uploady.io:

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uBlock Origin must be enabled for this site.
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uploda.sh:

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If the first few steps differ in your browser, skip to ‘Last step’. The initial steps depend on owner’s needs.
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Second step:

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You may have to follow a similar set of steps twice before you get to the final download button.
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You will need to install/enable uBlock Origin to download from this filehost.

UsersCloud.com:

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Current variation

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A new tab will open but the download will start, just close the tab.

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Step two without Ublock origin installed:

You will get a minimum of three (3) pop-ups before the file downloads.

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usersdrive.com:

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Userupload.net:

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You will need to enable uBlock Origin to download from this site.

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Warning! Even with ad blockers installed, you may still need to click on the correct buttons 2 or 3 times and close the pop-ups and redirects before the download begins. Some filehosts bypass AdBlockers completely, in some cases you may even need to disable them in order to download. If after disabling your adblocker you come across an ad page that seems impossible to close, press and hold down the ‘Esc’ key for a few seconds.

Alternatively, you can use Mobilism’s Downloader. If a link has a blue arrow next to it, Mobilism can fetch the file from the filehost, after which you can download it directly. For more info, see Here.

UPDATE (March 19, 2019): Over the last few weeks there have been multiple cases of perfectly safe and clean files being blocked by Chrome with the warning “This file may be dangerous, so Chrome has blocked it.” This happens when the “Safe browsing” option is enabled. If you no longer want to see the warning, you can disable the ‘safe’ browsing option in Settings, Advanced: (See here). Even though the files are always safe and clean, you can still use VirusTotal to have them scanned for extra security. In the exceptional case that an infected file is detected, please report it to moderators.

UPDATE (March 19, 2020): During the past year, 100% of the files reported and tested proved to be false positives.

Note: you are currently reading the information thread, if you’d like to follow or join the discussions on this issue please visit the Social Club’s topic: .exe or Virus warning after downloading an app, ebook etc. We will keep images updated with the new methods used by filehosts as soon as changes happen.