Provide a signed binary for Windows 11

[igittigitt]

Is there a way for the developer, or whoever is able to compile an EXE for Windows 11 (64 Bit) to create a signed version (developer certificate) to get rid of the nasty Windows warning dialog at start?

[rusoku2]

I signed it with Opensource developer certificate but anyway always will be Windows warning message.Need to sign with EV certificate.Not cheap thing.
https://www.rusoku.com/products

[collin80]

Yeah, it's possible to sign it but it requires a paid signing cert and I don't have one. I suppose I could get one but just haven't. The problem is that this is not just a Windows thing. I also should be getting a signing key from Apple to sign the app for MacOS as this exact same problem (but worse!) happens on modern MacOS. Technically this all compiles for Android tablets too. Guess what? You need a signing key for that too. All three are different and likely require separate keys (that's the most secure option anyway). But, getting and maintaining multiple signing keys for an open source app that's free is kind of not my highest priority. So, unfortunately the options are limited here. In reality, I probably should get set up for Windows and MacOS to sign the app as it's popular enough that it irritates a range of people that it's unsigned. MacOS won't even let you run it without jumping through much more strenuous hoops than Windows. I'll see what I can do.