Installing AutoScript Desktop - Setup.exe Isn't Normally Downloaded

Installing AutoScript Desktop - Setup.exe Isn't Normally Downloaded

Problem: When trying to download and install AutoScript Desktop, you see a message like, "setup.exe isn't normally downloaded."

Solution: This is a message from Windows Defender. We recommend that you use Chrome to open the autoscript.ai website and temporarily turn off Windows Defender to allow the download. To disable Windows Defender:
  1. Open the Start menu and click on the gear icon to open the Settings app.
  2. In the Settings app, select "Update & Security."
  3. From the left-hand menu, choose "Windows Security."
  4. Click on "Virus & threat protection" in the Windows Security window.
  5. Under "Virus & threat protection settings," click on "Manage settings."
  6. In the next window, toggle off the switch for "Real-time protection." This will temporarily disable Microsoft Defender.

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