Windows Defender SmartScreen Error

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STR07
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Windows Defender SmartScreen Error

Post by STR07 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:19 pm

When i try do install OpenVPN 2.4.8 or Upgrade(2.4.7) to OpenVPN 2.4.8:
I will get this Error form Windows Defender SmartScreen:
"Windows Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from straring. Runnig this app migth put your PC at risk."
Shout i ignore it ? Please Help me :)
Thanks
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TinCanTech
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Re: Windows Defender SmartScreen Error

Post by TinCanTech » Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:22 pm

Did you check the download signature and public key ?
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STR07
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Re: Windows Defender SmartScreen Error

Post by STR07 » Thu Oct 31, 2019 7:31 pm

No i just download openvpn-install-2.4.8-I601-Win10.exe. Usually it just work fine(OpenVPN 2.4.7,2.4.6)
Thanks for your help
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