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This topic centers on reports from users who encountered "Trojan" or malware warnings when attempting to download or run the Godot v4.5 Stable binary for Windows. Technical Review & Findings

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

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 This topic centers on reports from users who

The Godot team has provided specific guidance for users encountering this issue: While experienced developers often recognize these as false

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