Whenever I compile my source code—written by me—and run the executable files for the first time, “Download Intelligence” kicks in and reports to me that the executable file had been scanned thoroughly, and it is safe to run. I find it quite annoying because I wrote the source code. Thus, scanning it for any malignancy every single time is a waste of compute and time. Decidedly, closing the Norton window every time is awfully painful.
I tried disabling the “Download Intelligence” feature, and it worked like a charm; The Norton window that used to bother me has disappeared, just as I intended, but the delayed execution of the executable files that are run for the first time did not vanish. For some non-apparent reason, an initial delay in the execution of executable files that are run for the first time still persists.
Besides that, I do not want to disable the “Download Intelligence” feature altogether; It is of paramount importance to me, especially when reckoned that I have a tendency to download stuff that I shouldn’t. Can someone please suggest a good workaround to not disable “Download Intelligence” but also don’t have to be bothered by the stupid window that pops up every time? Hopefully, if the initial delay in the first execution of the executable files is curtailed, that will be much better.
Visual Studio? here
Did you try Add app permission?
I’ve seldom seen Download Intelligence prompt with v24/25
Download Intelligence: Helps protect your computer against unsafe files you download. Download Intelligence uses the reputation details of executable file you download using the browser to download the file first in the Sandbox environment. Based on the analysis performed in Sandbox, Download Intelligence decides whether the downloaded file is safe to install. In case the file is unsafe, Download Intelligence blocks the execution of the file and notifies you about the detected threat.
@bjm How do you exclude a file from Download Intelligence? I updated a trusted program on my computer to the latest version today. Every time I run it, Norton initiates a Download Intelligence scan.
After a few seconds, the scan window closes and Norton allows the program to run. But I do not get a “Good news! This file looks safe” message from Norton. Every single time I run the software, the same thing happens.
I can’t find where to exclude the file from Download Intelligence. Any insight you can provide as to how to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.
In the past when a program kicked resulted in a Download Intelligence scan, I was given an option to exclude it after the scan completed. This time I was not give that option for some reason. I manually added the exclusion under the Antivirus settings. And now I am able to run the program without a warning from from Norton.
