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Handle Windows Defender SmartScreen Warning #63

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AbdelrahmanBayoumi opened this issue Jul 7, 2024 · 1 comment
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Handle Windows Defender SmartScreen Warning #63

AbdelrahmanBayoumi opened this issue Jul 7, 2024 · 1 comment
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enhancement New feature or request help wanted Extra attention is needed security

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Description:

We have received feedback from a user encountering the Windows Defender SmartScreen warning when trying to install the app. This warning appears because the executable (EXE) file is not signed with a trusted certificate. As our project is open-source and we haven't opened a donation channel yet, addressing this will require a budget for purchasing a code-signing certificate, which ranges from $200 to $500.

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Download the Azkar_windows-x64.exe file.
  2. Attempt to install the program on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine.
  3. Observe the Windows Defender SmartScreen warning.

Temporary Solution for Users:

  1. When the "Windows protected your PC" window appears, click on "More info".
  2. Click on "Run anyway" to proceed with the installation.

Action Items:

  • Inform users about the temporary workaround.
  • Consider opening a donation channel to fund the purchase of a code-signing certificate.
  • Research and select a suitable certificate authority for purchasing the code-signing certificate.
  • Purchase and implement the code-signing certificate to avoid future warnings.

Additional Context:
#62

@AbdelrahmanBayoumi AbdelrahmanBayoumi added enhancement New feature or request help wanted Extra attention is needed security labels Jul 7, 2024
@AbdelrahmanBayoumi AbdelrahmanBayoumi moved this to 🚢 Todo in Azkar Roadmap Jul 7, 2024
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