I'm relatively new to Windows development, but have just finished a small project. I want to make my application "verified" like a lot of other applications are. For example, when you launch the application and UAC pops up, it won't have the "publisher unknown" message with the yellow bar and should have a "Verified by: " section on it.
I hope I explained that correctly. Does anyone know how to do this? I am hoping it's not like SSL certificates where you have to pay money...
Please feel free to let me know if my question was unclear or if I am not explaining it the right way. Thanks!
Step 1: Right-click on the program that you want to check and select properties from the context menu that is displayed. Step 2: Select the Digital Signatures tab in the Properties window. Step 3: If you see signatures listed on the tab, you know that the file has been signed digitally.
Application signing allows developers to identify the author of the application and to update their application without creating complicated interfaces and permissions. Every application that is run on the Android platform must be signed by the developer.
Passport; PAN card; driving license; Post Office ID Card; Bank Account Passbook containing photograph and signed by an individual with attestation by the concerned Bank official; Photo ID card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Centre/State Governments; or any Government issued Photo ID card bearing the ...
Unfortunatley, yes, you do need to pay money.
What you need is a code signing certificate. You can get them from the below certificate authorities: Thawte
VeriSign
Or if you are looking for a cheap one, I would buy one from here, that is where I got mine: Tucows
Once you get your cert, you can integrate it into the build process to sign your application and it will show your name as the publisher.
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