The latest 7z2606-x64.exe installer (rel. 06-Nov-2026) downloaded from https://www.7-zip.org/ generates the same "Unknown Publisher" Defender SmartScreen block when I try to run the executable (see attachment). The VirusTotal report at https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/9b697f65ecc2d9b0152f5ee96d72dde522a7827690349d9307935dacf40f42ec indicates the uploaded 7z2606-x64.exe file is safe with a detection rate of 1/71. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.7807 * Firefox v159.0.1...
The latest 7z2606-x64.exe installer (rel. 06-Nov-2026) downloaded from https://www.7-zip.org/ generates the same "Unknown Publisher" Defender SmartScreen blocks when I try to run the executable (see attachment). The VirusTotal report at https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/9b697f65ecc2d9b0152f5ee96d72dde522a7827690349d9307935dacf40f42ec indicates the uploaded 7z2606-x64.exe file is safe with a detection rate of 1/71. Dell Inspiron 15 5584 * 64-bit Win 10 Pro v22H2 build 19045.7807 * Firefox v159.0.1...
MS Defender SmartScreen Blocking 7-Zip v26.05 Installer - Unknown Publisher
Hi Jeramy Skidmore: Thank you for your feedback. I also observed the Defender SmartScreen block for the 7-Zip v26.02 installer (7z2602-x64.exe, rel. 25-Jul-2026) disappeared about a week after I started this topic on 29-Jun-2026. However, I still have concerns about the "Unknown Publisher" UAC warnings I see when I launch 7-Zip v26.02 with Administrator rights, so I started support request #701 at 7-Zip v26.02 Executables Missing Digital Certificates and Publisher Information in the hopes that dev...
Hi Jeramy Skidmore: Thank you for your feedback. I also observed the Defender SmartScreen block for the 7-Zip v26.02 installer (7z2602-x64.exe, rel. 25-Jul-2026) disappeared about a week after I started this topic on 29-Jun-2026. However, I still have concerns about the "Unknown Publisher" UAC warnings I see when I launch 7-Zip v26.02 with Administrator rights, so I started support request #701 at 7-Zip v26.02 Executables Missing Digital Certificates and Publisher Information in the hopes that dev...
Sorry, I'm a newbie to this forum and don't know how to attach multiple images to a post. I can't see a way to edit my original support ticket so I'll try again.
Sorry, I'm a newbie to this forum and don't know how to attach multiple images to a post. I'll try again.
Sorry, I'm a newbie to this forum and don't know how to a attach multiple images to a post. I'll try again.