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No, stopping uncommonly downloaded software from running is Microsoft's way to force new developers to use their app store, since software distributed from ther
by GeekyBear 6y ago
No, stopping uncommonly downloaded software from running is Microsoft's way to force new developers to use their app store, since software distributed from there is exempt from that limitation.
Apple's developer program is not only cheaper, it allows for functional code signing that completely sidesteps their app store.
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- shawnz 6y agoSmartScreen existed prior to Microsoft's app store though. I am not sure what you mean regarding your point about sidestepping Apple's app store. Code signing can obviously be done on either platform without any app stores.
- GeekyBear 6y agoNo, SmartScreen blocks software that doesn't have a high enough "reputation score" even if it is signed. The only way around that particular restriction is to distribute your app through Microsoft's app store. Gatekeeper has no such caveat.