MS block at first sight

[ghost]

HI MOM
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-antivirus/configure-block-at-first-sight-windows-defender-antivirus
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MS is blocking your page by default. I would like to keep this feature enable, but can not seem to find a manual override option, like how we can adjust firewalls, without completely disabling this security feature. Above I linked the page I was directed to. You may need to fin a way to work around this if folks are to use your mod. I suspect other moders may have likewise issues. I got this error the first time I tried to launch your mod. I can get to the main menu, but fail to connect to servers. I suspect you might find luck contacting the other OHOL moders?

[hetuw]

windows defender is blocking the mod?
i dont know why it does that and how to stop it, i give windows the fault for this
thanks for the report

[Awbz]

This is likely due to the Windows SmartScreen feature with any newly released executable. However, after a number of successful downloads without malicious reports...the executable gains "reputation" to stop displaying the warning message(s).

There are ways that developers can use EV certificates to sign their executable files, which establishes instant "reputation" and prevents these warning messages from ever showing up. However, these certificates must be renewed yearly and are by no means cheap.

You can always donate to hetuw's bitcoin address if this is something you'd like to see him pursue, but no guarantees there. Personally, the hobby of modding OHOL isn't worth the expense to get rid of a minor inconvenience for my own mod. Especially considering the source is completely open.

[hetuw]

thank you for all the information awbz
i will not buy a certificate, i hope people can use the mod anyways