Windows .exe Starting FTB launcher causes Windows 7 Security Warning.

[Dex Luther]

Consistently, if the user:

1. Downloads the FTB Modpack Launcher executable to their machine
2. Attempts to launch the file

Windows 7 will prompt the user with a security warning about the file having an unknown publisher. This can cause confusion, doubt, or even panic in less computer savvy individuals.

Note: See attached screenshot for more information.

 

[Lawbroken]

Happens to a lot of windows uses since it's an Exe file. Just un tick the ask and run it. =)

It's because Microsoft hasn't seen the Exe before so it gives you a warning. Nothing wrong with the pack at all.

Also this is open source so if you feel there is something it the code you can look it over or get someone else to look at it for you.

 

[Dex Luther]

Happens to a lot of windows uses since it's an Exe file. Just un tick the ask and run it. =)

It's because Microsoft hasn't seen the Exe before so it gives you a warning. Nothing wrong with the pack at all.

Also this is open source so if you feel there is something it the code you can look it over or get someone else to look at it for you.

I know, but I was posting because less computer savvy people will not. They'll download the launcher, try to start it, get this warning, and panic or get confused. It might be an easy fix to avoid that warning ever showing up at all. The warning says the file's publisher is unknown. Simply adding a publisher (FTB Group for example) might avoid the issue all together.

EDIT: I did a little research and creating a digital signature tied to the publisher (FTB Group) for signing the FTB Modpack seems relatively easy (and free). As I understand it, this should avoid the issue all together.