What should you do when antivirus software flags a Clash client?

Antivirus prompts should be treated as a verification step. Check the download source, file name, release page and hash when available; do not bypass the prompt if the package came from an unknown mirror.

Download & Installation

Direct answer

Antivirus prompts should be treated as a verification step. Check the download source, file name, release page and hash when available; do not bypass the prompt if the package came from an unknown mirror.

What to check first

Installation support checks are usually environmental: the wrong CPU build, an interrupted download, an operating system prompt, or a network that blocks executable packages.

  • Confirm the package type matches your operating system and chip.
  • Use a trusted source and avoid renamed or incomplete files.
  • Check browser, antivirus and network filtering if downloads stop repeatedly.
  • After installation, launch the client once before importing a profile.

Recommended handling

Do not repeatedly run partial or questionable installers. Verify the source, choose the correct package, install once, then continue with profile import and basic connectivity testing.

Practical notes

  • A prompt is not automatically false; verify the package before bypassing it.
  • Change one setting at a time so the result is attributable.
  • Use logs and timestamps when asking for provider or community support.