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Why does Windows flag Veluna as unsafe?
When you download Veluna, Windows SmartScreen or your antivirus may display a warning such as "Windows protected your PC" or "This app is from an unknown publisher."
This is expected for many independent applications and does not mean Veluna is malicious.
Windows uses code signing certificates to verify the identity of software developers. These certificates typically cost $200-$500 USD per year.
Veluna is a free and open-source project with no revenue, so purchasing a code signing certificate is not currently feasible.
As a result, Windows treats Veluna as an unsigned application and displays a warning by default. This happens regardless of whether the application is safe.
Yes. You can verify this yourself:
- The complete source code is publicly available in this repository for anyone to inspect.
- Veluna only communicates with:
- YouTube (for music streaming)
- GitHub (for update checks)
- Veluna does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
If you're unsure, you're encouraged to build the application from source yourself.
If Windows shows a SmartScreen warning:
- Click More info
- Click Run anyway
Windows will launch the application normally. Depending on your system and security settings, you may not see the warning again for future launches.