Unsigned Executables
AdminStudio 2022 | 23.0 | Application Manager
For this operating system compatibility test, the Windows Installer database is scanned for the presence of unsigned executables. Scanned file extensions are: .exe, .dll, .ocx, and .cab.
Test Group/Test Category
| • | 0352—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 8.1 (32-bit) |
| • | 0452—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 8.1 (64-bit) |
| • | 2852—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (32-Bit) |
| • | 5252—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1909 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5452—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-2004 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5652—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-20H2 (32-Bit) |
| • | 5852—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H1 (32-Bit) |
| • | 7052—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (32-Bit) |
| • | 2952—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1809 (and 2019 LTSC) (64-Bit) |
| • | 5352—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-1909 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5552—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-2004 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5752—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-20H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 5952—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H1 (64-Bit) |
| • | 7152—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 10-21H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 6752—Operating System Compatibility/Windows 11-21H2 (64-Bit) |
| • | 0552—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2012 |
| • | 0652—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2016 |
| • | 1052—Operating System Compatibility/Windows Server 2019 |
Severity
Warning
Message
This Windows Installer database contains unsigned executable [EXECUTABLE_NAME] (Table: File, Key: [FILE_NAME]).
Background
According to Microsoft best practices, all binaries should be digitally signed with a certificate issued by a Trusted Publisher. The Trusted Publisher’s certificate store contains information about the Authenticode (signing) certificates of Trusted Publishers that are installed on a computer. Unsigned executables will prompt the user for authorization.
Resolution
The following resolutions are available. Note that this issue is not resolved automatically by default.
Manual Fix
The application with executables signed by a Trusted Publisher should be delivered by its manufacturer.
Basic Auto Fix
No resolution is available.
Advanced Auto Fix
No resolution is available.
See Also