Why do I get a "Windows protected your PC" warning when attempting to install?

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Why do I get a "Windows protected your PC" warning when attempting to install? #2496

Open zylstra opened 3 months ago

zylstra commented 3 months ago

Description

The full warning says:

Windows protected your PC Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk. App: ente-auth-v3.0.17-installer.exe Publisher: Unknown publisher

Is this still OK to install?

Version

3.0.18

What product are you using?

Ente Auth

What platform are you using?

Desktop - Windows

CidTori commented 2 months ago

Probably similar to #1297