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Windows defender throws false positive while installing (atleast i hope its false) #2241

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What platform are you running Path of Building on?

Windows

What is the behaviour in-game?

What is the behaviour in Path of Building?

I tried installing the latest through the release tab with the exe 0.21.0 but windows throws a untrusted popup when i try to run it:
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognised app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk. Application: PathOfBuildingCommunity-PoE2-Setup.exe Publisher: Unknown publisher

Sorry if this is not the correct spot but i didn't know where to let you guys know else.
Ignore this if you want just letting you know.

How to reproduce the issue

try to install exe version 0.21.0 on
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 25H2
Installed on ‎22/‎02/‎2025
OS build 26200.8655
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.315.0

get popup giving warning that trying to install untrusted exe

PoB for PoE2 build code

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