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The unverified publisher warning in Windows occurs when digitally signed software or ActiveX controls fail to be recognized as trusted by the operating system. In Windows 7 64-bit with IE8, users may see an 'unverified publisher' popup even for properly signed CAB files, while the same control works on Windows XP. This issue often relates to certificate trust settings, 64-bit browser compatibility, or code signing requirements. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover troubleshooting steps to resolve the warning, such as checking certificate chains, adjusting Internet Explorer security settings, or ensuring the publisher's certificate is installed in the Trusted Publishers store. The tag focuses on understanding and fixing unverified publisher errors in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 WIN 7 64 bit IE8 digitally signed ActiveX control gives "unverified publisher" popup below the addre

    I have a web application which should prompt a security warning window when visiting a screen, which then shows the digitally signed publisher as my company name and to further install the ActiveX control. This ActiveX control is a digitally signed CAB file. This works perfectly in Windows XP...
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    • 64-bit activex cab files companies compatibility development digital signature internet explorer internet options popup security warning settings software installation troubleshooting unverified publisher user experience verification web apps windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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