Google displays a yellow banner at the top of the screen if it identifies a shared file as likely phishing or malware.
Google Drive automatically scans most files for malware and phishing during upload and download. If you see a virus scan warning, it generally falls into one of three categories: 1. File is Too Large to Scan Google Drive - Virus scan warning
Sometimes a download fails with a browser-level error message. Learn how we help keep Google Drive secure - Computer Google displays a yellow banner at the top
Google Drive does not scan files larger than for viruses. When attempting to download such a file, you will see a message stating: "Google Drive can't scan this file for viruses" . File is Too Large to Scan Sometimes a
If you trust the source, you can click "Download anyway" .
If your own file is flagged incorrectly, you can request a review by opening the file and clicking Share > Request a review . 3. "Failed - Virus Detected" Error
If Google's systems identify a threat, they may block access to the file entirely to protect you.