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    Download Security

    I wrote a program with VB6, created a setup file with Actual Installer and put it on the WEB for people to download.

    Using IE9 & trying to download the setup file, I get a message that the fle is unsafe.

    What can I do to remove this. Is there a security check I can go through?

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    Re: Download Security

    You need to purchase a trusted certificate. GoDaddy can help you with this.
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    Re: Download Security

    @jenner - isn't that just the OP's local browser complaining about downloading an .exe?

    Try putting it in a ZIP file instead of the .exe for downloading.

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    Re: Download Security

    Quote Originally Posted by Jenner View Post
    You need to purchase a trusted certificate. GoDaddy can help you with this.
    I don't think they deal in code signing certificates, though I may be wrong.

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    Re: Download Security

    @dilettante: No, they do. I spoke with them on the topic a few months back. They offer a full line of certificate services.

    @szlamany: Oh! Yes, I see what you mean. Re-reading it, it does sound like it's the browser and not the UAC complaining. Yea, the only way around that is to ZIP the file or something.
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