How do I safely install 7-Zip without triggering Windows Defender?

First off, make sure you’re downloading from the official 7-Zip website (7zip.org). That’s the safest way to get it. As for the pop-up, it could be Windows Defender or the User Account Control (UAC) asking for permission. If it’s just the UAC, you’re likely fine to proceed. Also, some antivirus programs may mistakenly flag 7-Zip as malware because it can modify files, but it’s a reputable program. Just recheck the source, and you should be good to go!

I’ve heard that sometimes options like NanaZip can be a safer alternative, but I haven’t tried it myself. It’s worth checking out if you’re concerned! However, if you downloaded from the official site and the alerts are just UAC, you're probably okay. Just make sure to verify the file before installation.

Yeah, 7-Zip often gets flagged by security software since it’s capable of dealing with compressed files. If you see a Windows Defender warning, it’s mostly a false positive. Just ensure you're on the official site and you're all set. If the UAC shows up instead, that’s a normal prompt for installations.