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when run client applications first time, gets prevented running windows smart screen (windows 8.1). how handle in code. might certification issue or else ? , how resolve this?

spotted out solution :) if signed installer purchased certificate ca, supposed contact ca explanation on why failed work microsoft rid of warning.

if certificate not ca, self-signed certificate, have resort ca.

microsoft has info published on windows team blog already,

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2012/08/14/microsoft-smartscreen-amp-extended-validation-ev-code-signing-certificates.aspx

best practices

developers should still follow best practices we’ve suggested in past blog posts. have added guidance additional options of distributing apps thru windows store , alternative of ev code signing:

distribute apps through windows store

windows 8 applications required pass windows store developer onboarding , application review process. windows 8 applications not in scope smartscreen application reputation checks or warnings in windows 8.

digitally sign programs (standard or ev code signing)

reputation generated , assigned digital certificates specific files. digital certificates allow info aggregated , assigned single certificate rather many individual programs. although not required, programs signed ev code signing certificate can found reputation smartscreen reputation services if no prior reputation exists file or publisher. ev code signing certificates have unique identifier makes easier maintain reputation across certificate renewals. authenticode certificates issued ca fellow member of windows root certificate programme can found reputation.

at time, symantec , digicert offering ev code signing certificates.

don’t sign or distribute malicious code

distributing code detected malicious remove reputation file , reputation associated digital certificate – if signed ev code signing certificate.

apply windows logo or windows 8 desktop app certification

learn more these programs here: windows 8 desktop app certification (required windows store submissions) windows logo program

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