get-iplayer / get_iplayer

A utility for downloading TV and radio programmes from BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds
https://github.com/get-iplayer/get_iplayer/wiki
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Windows setup exe blocked by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen #398

Closed sparrowt closed 2 years ago

sparrowt commented 2 years ago

Do not file a bug report if you are using get_iplayer outside the UK. If you do, your report will be ignored.

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Ensure that you are using get_iplayer 3.28 or higher. If not, your report will be ignored.

Identify the operating system and version where get_iplayer demonstrates the bug

Windows 10 (20H2)

Provide a clear and concise description of the bug. Do not paste get_iplayer output or screenshots into the field below. If you do, your report will be ignored.

When running the latest windows installer exe (3.28.0) both x86 and x64, it is blocked by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen with the following details:

Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

Application: get_iplayer-3.28.0-windows-x64-setup.exe
Publisher:   Unknown publisher

This problem does not occur for 3.27.1 (x86 or x64).

Has something changed in the signing of the Windows binaries?

Provide the PID or URL of the programme you are attempting to download, if applicable. Provide the PID or URL for only one programme.

No response

Provide the complete get_iplayer command line that demonstrates the bug. Do not truncate or excerpt the command. If you do, your report will be ignored. If you are using the Web PVR, list the steps necessary to reproduce the bug, in as much detail as possible.

The problem occurs during installation (double-click on windows setup exe) so no get_iplayer command line is relevant.

Drag the log file into the field below to create an attachment. The log file must be added as an attachment. Do not paste its contents into the field below. If you do, your report will be ignored. You may enter a URL linking to your log file on a pastebin site. If the bug prevents get_iplayer from running, enter "N/A" in the field below. If you enter any other text in the field below, your report will be ignored.

N/A

If you are using the Web PVR, provide your web browser name and version. This information typically can be found from the application menu via Chrome/Firefox/Safari->About... (macOS) or Help->About... (Linux/Windows)

No response