[OT?] Legitimising a developer as a 'publisher' in Windows 7

[Dave Kilroy]

Hi Graham

In order to keep Windows UAC happy you need to code sign your app (and
installer if you use one) with a certificate authorised by a third party
(such as Verisign)

I found getting set up to do this a pain in the **** because to get your
third party certificate you have to prove your identity to them - not so bad
if you are an individual but if you want to have the name of your business
appear as the 'publisher' then it can take a bit more hassle. Then when you
get your certificate (and have paid your money), you get to download it -
but it will only work on the machine you ordered the certificate from so be
careful! Once it's installed properly I use a Microsoft tool such as
signtool.exe to sign each .exe or .dll file as needed

Basically it's a lot of hassle (but necessary if you want your software to
appear professional on Windows) and people do come unstuck (for example the
only-working-on-one-machine issue and there is no way to reset the
certificate's password) so research carefully before you start and don't
expect to get it all done and dusted without effort.

Good luck!

Dave



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