Real-world guides for shipping Windows apps without the SmartScreen scare, the AV false positives, or the $700/year certificate runaround.
How to sign a Delphi exe, the Inno Setup installer, and the uninstaller in one build, with the SignTool directive and no certificate or hardware token.
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Microsoft now says EV code signing certificates no longer bypass SmartScreen. Here is what the documentation says, why small projects are hit hardest, and what to do in 2026.
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Electron apps trigger Windows Defender warnings more than most binaries. Here is why, and how to ship a signed installer users will actually run.
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Windows SmartScreen blocks unsigned apps and scares away your users. Here's how to clear the warning, build trust, and get the green light on every download.
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