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Archived guide explores how SmartScreen evaluates app security based on publisher reputation and certificates.
Why your app triggers "Windows protected your PC": SmartScreen checks publisher reputation, not just signatures. Compare OV/EV certs, MSIX, and the Store. Archived version of https://comcomponent.com/en/blog/2026/05/11/000-windows-smartscreen-code-signing-guide/, as published on 2026-07-27. The live article is maintained and may change after this date. First published 2026-05-11.
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