7.1 Error when running

[Galvarino]

I blame the recent windows update for this one. No matter where I put the file, I always get the following error. It would seem that windows no longer allows you to run suspicious software, but then how do you make a program non-suspicious?

[amybytes]

Did you try running the .jar file instead? The .jar file should be run only through java installed on your computer (and possibly ignored by windows defender?). The .exe is simply a wrapper for the .jar file and it serves no purpose other than allowing the icon to be changed. You can also create a shortcut to the .jar file if you want to change the icon.
I believe it is possible to create a digital signature for windows to know that an program is safe, however I haven't looked into it too much and I think you have to pay for it.

[jvivian]

@Galvarino - have you tried running it as an administrator?

[jvivian]

@rowak — Just want to chime in that I couldn't replicate this with the latest release JAR on windows 10.

[amybytes]

Great suggestion @jvivian. Were you also experiencing this issue with the .exe?

[jvivian]

@rowak — No, I went straight to using the JAR file. Actually only got my lights yesterday, but was able to sync it to your desktop app after a couple tries. Really impressive work!