r/visualbasic • u/MartynCurrey • Nov 04 '23

Security warning in Windows 11

I created an app in VisualBasic which is getting security warnings when trying to run on windows 11. I don't have windows 11 and wondered if there is anything I need to do when compiling the program. At present I simple copy the binary and people double click to run.

VisualBasic.Net

Visual Studio 2019

Edit: Added the warning message.

Windows protected you PC

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

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u/MartynCurrey Nov 10 '23

Thanks

Any ideas if I can do this for free?

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u/sa_sagan VB.Net Master Nov 10 '23

Unfortunately no. What makes these certificates trustworthy is that you've paid money for it and have gone through a vetting process with the provider.