How to avoid "Unknown Publisher" on UNsigned application?

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How to avoid "Unknown Publisher" on UNsigned application?

Postby theosib » Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:56 pm

When installing my application on Windows 7, I get a dialog like this:

User account control
Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?
Program name: [location of installer]
Publisher: Unknown
File origin: hard drive on this computer

I googled this and found this FAQ: http://www.advancedinstaller.com/user-g ... question88

The problem is that this is NOT a signed application. I don't mind it informing the user that it isn't digitally signed, but why am I getting a message about an unknown publisher with an application that is NOT signed?

Thanks.
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Re: How to avoid "Unknown Publisher" on UNsigned application

Postby mihai.petcu » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:52 am

Hi,

"Unknown Publisher" warning is displayed when a package is not digitally signed. You'll need to sign your package so Windows can verify its authenticity.

All the best,
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Re: How to avoid "Unknown Publisher" on UNsigned application

Postby inblues » Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:58 am

Hi, how can i signed the application? Thanks
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Re: How to avoid "Unknown Publisher" on UNsigned application

Postby mihai.petcu » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:40 am

Hello and welcome to Advanced Installer forums,

You can digitally sign the package from Digital Signature Page in your Advanced Installer project.

All the best,
Mihai
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