Software requires that I disable antivirus to use

[SimonRosen173]

Describe the bug Upon trying to download a video via a URL it gives the error "Error! Binaries missing/corrupted." and states "Please restart the app and disable antivirus.". This is very suspicious behavior that makes me believe this software is some form of malware.

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[jely2002]

Hi! Author here, the app is open source and does not contain any malware. I added this explanation because it often means a file that is needed is locked, most of the time it is locked by an antivirus scanning it.

Might remove this message, because I agree it can be seen as suspicious.

[m4heshd]

@SimonRosen173 Just try the solution in https://github.com/jely2002/youtube-dl-gui/issues/362#issuecomment-1143171927

[Indefiable]

I have this same error, but I've disabled all antivirus, and let the program be an exception on my firewall. I am not sure why it is not working. What else should I try?

[calvincushman1]

Same issue as well, has worked on my system before. I tried it on a separate computer and same results. I also tried turning off firewall, but no dice. I was able to resolve the issue by uninstalling the application and reinstalling the 2.31 version.

Best Wishes to all!