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[GH-ISSUE #148] [BUG] Windows Defender Preventing Me From Running the Executable #145

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opened 2026-02-25 21:32:44 +03:00 by kerem · 7 comments

kerem commented

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Originally created by @dougransom on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/148

Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub.

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Originally created by @dougransom on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/clechasseur/pathcopycopy/issues/148 Originally assigned to: @clechasseur on GitHub. **Describe the bug** A clear and concise description of what the bug is. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Go to '...' 2. Click on '....' 3. Scroll down to '....' 4. See error **Expected behavior** A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. **Screenshots** If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem. **Software (please complete the following information):** - OS: [e.g. Windows 10] - Path Copy Copy Version [e.g. 17.1] **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021):

Could you send a screenshot of the Windows Defender prompt that shows up when you try to run the executable?

Did you try to install previous versions? Were you successful?

Anyone else having this problem? The executable is signed with my developer certificate so I'm not sure what else I can do.

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021): Could you send a screenshot of the Windows Defender prompt that shows up when you try to run the executable? Did you try to install previous versions? Were you successful? Anyone else having this problem? The executable is signed with my developer certificate so I'm not sure what else I can do.

kerem commented

2026-02-25 21:32:45 +03:00

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@dougransom commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021):

Already had a previous version installed, was prompted for an update.

@dougransom commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021): ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3534162/131386040-ecb08922-e3e6-487b-89e2-cc2963841c3f.png) ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3534162/131386072-29cc5d58-2363-48f8-968b-764a63ce0f6f.png) Already had a previous version installed, was prompted for an update.

kerem commented

2026-02-25 21:32:45 +03:00

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021):

Can you tell me which version of Windows you're running? The edition or service pack would help. You can run winver and send a screenshot of the dialog that's displayed, for instance.

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021): Can you tell me which version of Windows you're running? The edition or service pack would help. You can run `winver` and send a screenshot of the dialog that's displayed, for instance.

kerem commented

2026-02-25 21:32:45 +03:00

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@dougransom commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021):

I have seen this on other open-source binaries I have downloaded in the past. I have always been too scared to run them.

@dougransom commented on GitHub (Aug 30, 2021): ![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3534162/131417809-4e91b9c5-9780-4189-b9b1-890cba698622.png) I have seen this on other open-source binaries I have downloaded in the past. I have always been too scared to run them.

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021):

Weird, that's the latest Windows 10 version.

Let's validate the certificate anyway. Right-click on the installer and choose Properties. In the Digital Signatures tab, choose Details, then Show Certificate. Could you post a screenshot of the resulting dialog to see if your computer considers my certificate to be valid?

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021): Weird, that's the latest Windows 10 version. Let's validate the certificate anyway. Right-click on the installer and choose Properties. In the _Digital Signatures_ tab, choose _Details_, then _Show Certificate_. Could you post a screenshot of the resulting dialog to see if your computer considers my certificate to be valid?

kerem commented

2026-02-25 21:32:45 +03:00

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@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021):

According to this Stack Overflow answer:

https://stackoverflow.com/a/51113771

...it seems that because I have a regular, non-EV code signing certificate, the system needs "time" (...) to build trust in my installer. So I guess that you could wait a while and try again... cool system 😉

@clechasseur commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021): According to this Stack Overflow answer: https://stackoverflow.com/a/51113771 ...it seems that because I have a regular, non-EV code signing certificate, the system needs "time" (...) to build trust in my installer. So I guess that you could wait a while and try again... cool system 😉

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@blackcrack commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021):

hmm.. Microsoft goes every more aggressive on and make the peoples more and more scare.. to have a possible for leading they are into they clouds, they to give security and as stable customers who does all what MS say ... .. imho..

@blackcrack commented on GitHub (Aug 31, 2021): hmm.. Microsoft goes every more aggressive on and make the peoples more and more scare.. to have a possible for leading they are into they clouds, they to give security and as stable customers who does all what MS say ... .. imho..