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Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:06 pm
by Aymeric
When I downloaded the SMBX.exe file, Windows defender considers that this installation may damage my device. is it true or not? Thank you for answering me
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized application from starting. Running this application may put your computer at risk. Further information
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:52 pm
by Jumper
That depends on where you downloaded the game from; was it from the official site, or from another source?
If it's the former, it's safe; it doesn't have any malicious code inside of it.
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:33 am
by Aymeric
Jumper wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:52 pm
That depends on where you downloaded the game from; was it from the official site, or from another source?
If it's the former, it's safe; it doesn't have any malicious code inside of it.
Via this website with this link
http://codehaus.wohlsoft.ru/downloads.php
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:36 am
by Jumper
Aymeric wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:33 am
Jumper wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:52 pm
That depends on where you downloaded the game from; was it from the official site, or from another source?
If it's the former, it's safe; it doesn't have any malicious code inside of it.
Via this website with this link
http://codehaus.wohlsoft.ru/downloads.php
Yeah, it is safe. Must be a false positive on Windows Defender's part. Try adding it as an exception, if it lets you.
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:39 am
by Aymeric
Jumper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:36 am
Aymeric wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:33 am
Jumper wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:52 pm
That depends on where you downloaded the game from; was it from the official site, or from another source?
If it's the former, it's safe; it doesn't have any malicious code inside of it.
Via this website with this link
http://codehaus.wohlsoft.ru/downloads.php
Yeah, it is safe. Must be a false positive on Windows Defender's part. Try adding it as an exception, if it lets you.
Oh thank you ^^
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:42 am
by Hoeloe
That popup happens with any software that's from an "unregistered" publisher. It just means that Microsoft hasn't verified the publisher, and since this is a fangame, there is nothing we can do about that.
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:21 am
by Cedur
SMBX2 is wrongfully labeled a virus regardless which mirror you download it from. You need to bypass that anyway.
Re: Doubts about the danger to my computer when trying to install SMBX
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:18 pm
by VictorManuelMR
Aymeric wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:06 pm
When I downloaded the SMBX.exe file, Windows defender considers that this installation may damage my device. is it true or not? Thank you for answering me
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized application from starting. Running this application may put your computer at risk. Further information
what an intriguing thing.