While experienced developers often recognize these as false alarms, such warnings can significantly deter new users or those in corporate environments with strict security policies. Resolution and Recommendations

Several users reported that the official Godot_v4.5-stable_win64.exe was being flagged by Microsoft’s security software. 110612

If the download source is verified, users can typically bypass the warning by clicking "More Info" and "Run anyway" in the Windows SmartScreen prompt. While experienced developers often recognize these as false

Users are encouraged to upload the binary to the Microsoft Security Intelligence file submission portal to report it as a false positive. This helps the engine's binaries gain trusted status more quickly. 110612

The Godot team has provided specific guidance for users encountering this issue:

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While experienced developers often recognize these as false alarms, such warnings can significantly deter new users or those in corporate environments with strict security policies. Resolution and Recommendations

Several users reported that the official Godot_v4.5-stable_win64.exe was being flagged by Microsoft’s security software.

If the download source is verified, users can typically bypass the warning by clicking "More Info" and "Run anyway" in the Windows SmartScreen prompt.

Users are encouraged to upload the binary to the Microsoft Security Intelligence file submission portal to report it as a false positive. This helps the engine's binaries gain trusted status more quickly.

The Godot team has provided specific guidance for users encountering this issue: