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How to disable phishing and malware protection on Google Chrome

This guide will show you how to disable phishing and malware protection on Google Chrome in order to visit webpages blocked by Google Chrome. The phishing and malware protection on Google Chrome directs users to a red “Security error” webpage (Google Chrome red scree of death) that usually says something like “The site ahead contains harmful programs.” In order to bypass the red Google Chrome security error webpage users will often click Details and visit this site; However, you can disable the red Google Chrome security error webpage and phishing and malware protection on Google Chrome by turning off phishing and malware protection in the advanced settings. By disabling this feature in advanced settings you will be able to visit pages blocked by Google Chrome’s phishing and malware protection system without having to click Details and visit this site each time you go to a new webpage.

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How to disable Google Chrome phishing and malware protection

1. In the top-right corner of the browser window, click the Chrome menu (customize and control Google Chrome icon).

2. Select Settings and click Show advanced settings... on the bottom of the settings page.

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3. Under “Privacy,” uncheck the “Enable phishing and malware protection” box.

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