Windows Defender reports malware

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Hello
when I try to install DeltaChat.Setup.0.840.0.fixed.exe on my Windows 8.1 (64-Bit) Computer, I get a warning:

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that I should not install Delta Chat Desktop.
I searched in the issues and here in the forum but didn’t find anything about it.
What it this warning? Can I ignore it?
A friend told me that, I don’t know which Windows version he drives, but has also a Defender warning.
Thank for hint
frank

EDIT: md5 of the DeltaChat.Setup.0.840.0.fixed.exe:
DABF71D3E1A61EE9BF2DC8BD2DA9C456

Same thing with DeltaChat.Portable.0.900.0.exe (md5: C2D414070D6B2ED5A716183CF3E40544)

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We didn’t buy a certificate for signing yet.
That is what it warns you about.

Also welcome to the forum :smiley:

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Ah, OK, Thanksy banksy :smile:
I didnt know this is just about some certificate. MS-Moneymaking I guess :grimacing:

I did install it nevertheless and all works finest.

Welcome to you too, thanks :smile:
frnak

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Whether it might be “moneymaking” or not: It is very common that applications, including those which install one, are signed. (Otherwise you would receive such a notice much more often.)

Delta Chat is a very new application and in beta (developing) status at the moment. I am convinced that the makers will have the files signed as soon as the final version is ready.

Regards, Gerry

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I still get the same kind of warning. Is this still normal?
How do I verify that the installer isn’t malware? Is there any signature that I can verify?

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You can install DeltaChat from the microsoft app store. There you automatically get updates. Currently we don’t provide hashes of the files, but that would be neat to do :slight_smile:

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It never happened to me :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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Downloading over HTTPS from https://get.delta.chat/ is enough to make sure you are not installing something completely different.

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That’s ironic given how end user windows largely behaves as malware per se.

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