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3.1.0 release Windows installer flagged as unrecognized app #155

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ndhaller opened this issue Mar 28, 2023 · 0 comments
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3.1.0 release Windows installer flagged as unrecognized app #155

ndhaller opened this issue Mar 28, 2023 · 0 comments

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The Edkrepo 3.1.0 release Windows installers is flagged by Windows 11 as a risky app.

Steps to reproduce:

Download the EdkRepoSetup-3.1.0.0.exe Windows installer from edk2-edkrepo releases page.

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2-edkrepo/releases/download/edkrepo-v3.1.0/EdkRepoSetup-3.1.0.0.exe

Attempt to run EdkRepoSetup-3.1.0.0.exe from Downloads folder.

Windows protected your PC

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

App: EdkRepoSetup-3.1.0.0.exe
Publisher: Unknown publisher

Workaround:
Click "More info", then click "Run anyway".

Test system: Windows 11

Request the next edkrepo release provide a Windows installer that won't trigger this warning for new users.

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