[GH-ISSUE #2187] [Bug] Failed to run AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe on Windows #9303

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opened 2026-03-24 21:11:40 +00:00 by mirror · 3 comments

mirror commented

2026-03-24 21:11:40 +00:00

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Originally created by @njouanin on GitHub (Apr 4, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/2187

Originally assigned to: @LucasXu0 on GitHub.

Bug Description

When starting AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe, Windows complains with "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen" preventing from starting the application due to unrecognized application (unknwown editor).

How to Reproduce

run AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe on Windows 10 with security restrictions (sorry, no windows specialist)

Expected Behavior

AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe should run without security error

Operating System

Windows 10

AppFlowy Version(s)

0.1.2

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Originally created by @njouanin on GitHub (Apr 4, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/2187 Originally assigned to: @LucasXu0 on GitHub. ### Bug Description When starting AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe, Windows complains with "Microsoft Defender SmartScreen" preventing from starting the application due to unrecognized application (unknwown editor). ### How to Reproduce run AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe on Windows 10 with security restrictions (sorry, no windows specialist) ### Expected Behavior AppFlowy_0.1.2_windows-x86_64.exe should run without security error ### Operating System Windows 10 ### AppFlowy Version(s) 0.1.2 ### Screenshots ![2023-04-04 17_33_46-](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/728898/229843555-35c4ca27-d774-40d5-b78a-d2120e49982b.png) ### Additional Context _No response_

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@JRS296 commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2023):

Hey there @njouanin , I encountered the same issue as I had not turned on the Developer Mode for my Windows Machine. You can try referring to these two links to solve the same.

Developer Mode: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/get-started/enable-your-device-for-development
Handling the Caution Message: https://www.itsupportguides.com/knowledge-base/windows-10/windows-defender-smartscreen-prevented-an-unrecognized-app-error/

@JRS296 commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2023): Hey there @njouanin , I encountered the same issue as I had not turned on the **Developer Mode** for my Windows Machine. You can try referring to these two links to solve the same. - Developer Mode: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/get-started/enable-your-device-for-development - Handling the Caution Message: https://www.itsupportguides.com/knowledge-base/windows-10/windows-defender-smartscreen-prevented-an-unrecognized-app-error/

mirror commented

2026-03-24 21:11:41 +00:00

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@njouanin commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2023):

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunatelly, access to these settings is disabled beacuse of security settings setup by administrator which I can't change.

@njouanin commented on GitHub (Apr 5, 2023): Thanks for the tips. Unfortunatelly, access to these settings is disabled beacuse of security settings setup by administrator which I can't change.

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@LoganTann commented on GitHub (Nov 4, 2023):

The executable version also requires administrator access ! Is it really needed ?

@LoganTann commented on GitHub (Nov 4, 2023): The executable version also requires administrator access ! Is it really needed ? ![image](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/28659185/60b05f3c-c8a3-49dc-b06d-c12f11cd78eb)