qBittorent updates not allowed (Windows Defender)

[Links222]

Hi all, I just got a notification of an update available but i am getting this message and I am not allowed to take that action:

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

I have no option to continue with the update.

Any suggestions would be great.

thanks

[Archivist]

I use NAV, but there is no option like "other"?

Norton gives me the choice to accept (keep), etc. from a drop down menu.

[Links222]

Norton isn't stopping me, it is Windows Defender that is stopping me. This is the first time I have had an issue with Windows Defender.

[Links222]

All fixed, folks. I went into my System, App and browser control, and then turned off Smart app control, as well as, Reputation-based Protection. I have Norton 360 keeping my computer "secure".

Thanks for your input.

[Peter]

SmartScreen blocks anything, just out of spite. You can only get around this if you use code signing. It's been discussed many times in the past, it's an expensive and time-consuming process, unfortunately.

[mushu]

Click the More Info link and it will then give you the option to Ignore And Install Anyway. I don't have the text exact but you will see what I mean.

[mushu]

SmartScreen blocks anything, just out of spite. You can only get around this if you use code signing. It's been discussed many times in the past, it's an expensive and time-consuming process, unfortunately.

Linux Foundation started this a year or two ago: https://www.sigstore.dev free open-source code signing system. It uses standard x509 certs and supports including timestamps but Microsoft would have to add a root cert to their built-in trust store so it isn't compatible with Windows/Mac yet--maybe ever--but hope lives on. Git already supports using gitsign for open source projects but, of course, due to the missing trust MS/Apple still complains. Gmail & Outlook support this authentication method as do Kubernetes instances.