1 Topic by Cyborg

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Can't download latest Software, ( 2025.1.0 Publisher Unknown ) screen message comes up and says:-

WINDOWS PROTECTED YOUR PC
Microsoft Defender Smartscreen prevented an unrecognize app from
starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

How do I get around this!!!

2 Reply by joan

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Yes unfortunately this is always an issue with new releases. I believe the only work around during the initial period is to click "More Info" and then "Run anyway".

It is a reputation based system handled by Microsoft, once enough people do this the warning goes away. They have a business model where you can buy a certain code-signing certificate to make it go away faster. I will review the options again as I haven't looked into it in a while.