Bypass UAC & SmartScreen

Code Signing to bypass UAC & SmartScreen

Why do I need to sign my files?

• Avoid UAC warnings
• Pass SmartScreen filter
• Pass browser filters like “malicious file” or “not commonly downloaded”
• Pass some AV filters, which are blocking any unsigned executable
• Make your software more trusted

What files can i sign?
– 32 and 64-bit applications .exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, .msi, .xpi and .xap
– Java applications
– Apple applications
– VBA objects, scripts and macros for Microsoft Office .doc, .xls, and .ppt files

Advantages of using EV certificate
– EV certificates are the only type that you can use for signing drivers for Win10, see LINK for details
– Immediately removes SmartScreen warnings
– Immediately removes “malicious file” and “not commonly downloaded” browser warnings

Additional information