Windows Defender SmartScreen warning

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Sonarr version (exact version): 3.0.6.1342
OS: Windows 10

Description of issue: When running the Sonarr install, I receive a Windows Defender message below. Curious why MS Defender sees this as ‘unknown’. Ive installed many other software and never received a message like this. (including SABnzbd, Radarr, etc.)

Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

**App: **
**Sonarr.main.3.0.6.1342.windows.exe **
**Publisher: **
Unknown publisher

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Because Microsoft and their cohorts have not been paid a ridiculous fee for the installer and app to be signed.

You’ll see that with many apps not supported by large companies

Sonarr tripped it probably just from dumb luck

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Disable SmartScreen it really isn’t worth keeping enabled.

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