i hate codesigning

[orange]

@iamlamprey said in i hate codesigning:

Does anyone have any suggestions for Windows codesigning certificates that AREN'T an absolute nightmare? Comodo?

For Mac, Yes of course you must sign your code.

But do you think you must execute codesign for Windows? I see a lot of Big brands even doesn't do that.

I think in Windows, only AAX codesign will be enough and you can do it with a self signed certificate that is created from your Mac computer for free And of course no more butt pains like IE, we live in 2021

[Dan Korneff]

@iamlamprey said in i hate codesigning:

Comodo?

I'm using comodo here. You have to use an old Internet Explorer to download the certificate as well... also, the certificate is issued by Sectigo so it seems to be the same thing.

[Casey Kolb]

@iamlamprey We gave up on codesigning for Windows a long time ago (I think Christoph did as well). We've still never gotten any customer complaints about it. I think Windows users are just accustomed to the warning message that appears because the vast majority of applications are not codesigned. If it's too much of a headache, I'd recommend skipping it :)

[A Former User]

Thanks everyone :) the main reason I wanted a certificate was for a more legit-looking installer for distribution via affiliate stores but I'll talk to the owners and see if it's that big of a deal... can always opt for comodo and (hopefully) not squirm as much

[Christoph Hart]

Yup, going strong here without any certificate on Windows.

[orange]

@iamlamprey In Windows, while running the plugin installer, the only difference is this:

I've never heard any complaints for that. Because every Windows user knows how to install software.

[Dan Korneff]

@orange said in i hate codesigning:

the only difference is thi

That's only if you don't purchase Extended Validation Code Signing for an additional $800/ year.
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#internetmafia #organizedcrime

[d.healey]

@orange said in i hate codesigning:

the only difference is this:

What about the smart screen filter in Edge?

[orange]

@dustbro said in i hate codesigning:

That's only if you don't purchase Extended Validation Code Signing for an additional $800/ year.
:pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo: :pile_of_poo:

#internetmafia #organizedcrime

Yeah, unfortunately. Instead using this painful and costly way, for AAX plugin signing: self signed certificate works well here. I really recommend it. Create one certificate in macOS with Keychain Access, then transfer it to Windows. And use it with Eden Tools for code signing. Completely free and extremeley easy.

[orange]

@d-healey said in i hate codesigning:

@orange said in i hate codesigning:

the only difference is this:

What about the smart screen filter in Edge?

I haven't seen any complaints for this. I am not sure that this filter gives warning with zipped files.

[A Former User]

@dustbro said in i hate codesigning:

for an additional $800/ year.

:face_vomiting:

forget software development... vague overpriced warrantys for imaginary certificates are where the real money's at

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