[python-win32] SmartScreen

[Bob Hood]

On 2/1/2016 1:27 PM, Ulli Horlacher wrote:
> When I compile my Python program with PyInstaller and give it to a user
> with Windows 8.1 he gets the warning:
>
> 	Windows protected your PC
>
> 	Windows SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting.
>
> 	Publisher: Unknown Publisher
> 	App: fexit.exe
>
> How can I prevent this message which confuses my users?

You can either sign your executable using the signtool and a certificate from 
a trusted source (which costs $$$), or you can have the user allow 
installation of applications from "untrusted" sources; e.g.:

http://visihow.com/Allow_Installation_of_Apps_from_Unknown_Sources_in_Windows_8