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Windows may block ClicoClicker during installation because the app is not code-signed. This is normal for open-source apps — here's how to fix it.

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Why does this happen?

Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen block applications that don't have a code-signing certificate. Code-signing certificates cost hundreds of dollars per year, which is not viable for a free, open-source project.

This does not mean the app is malicious. ClicoClicker is fully open source — you can inspect every line of code on GitHub.

Disable Smart App Control

If Windows completely blocks the installer from running, Smart App Control is likely enabled. Follow these steps to disable it.

1

Open Windows Security

Go to Settings → Privacy & security → Windows Security, or search for "Windows Security" in the Start menu.

2

Go to App & browser control

Click on App & browser control, then click Smart App Control settings.

3

Set Smart App Control to Off

Select Off to disable Smart App Control. This allows unsigned apps like ClicoClicker to run.

4

Run the installer again

After disabling Smart App Control, run ClicoClicker-Setup.exe again. It should now install without issues.

Smart App Control must be set to Off

Smart App Control settings — set to Off

Bypass SmartScreen Warning

If you see "Windows protected your PC" when running the installer, follow these steps.

1

Click "More info"

On the SmartScreen warning dialog, click the More info link to reveal additional options.

2

Click "Run anyway"

After clicking "More info", a Run anyway button will appear. Click it to proceed with the installation.

Temporarily Disable Your Antivirus

Some antivirus software may quarantine or block the installer. Temporarily disable it during installation, then re-enable it after.

1

Open Windows Security

Go to Settings → Privacy & security → Windows Security, then click Virus & threat protection.

2

Manage settings

Under Virus & threat protection settings, click Manage settings.

3

Turn off Real-time protection

Toggle Real-time protection to Off. Windows will ask for confirmation — click Yes.

4

Install ClicoClicker

Run ClicoClicker-Setup.exe and complete the installation.

5

Re-enable Real-time protection

After installation, go back and toggle Real-time protection back to On. Windows may also re-enable it automatically after some time.

Using a third-party antivirus? Open your antivirus settings and temporarily disable real-time scanning or add an exclusion for the ClicoClicker installer and installation folder (typically C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Programs\clicoclicker).

Verified Safe on VirusTotal

The installer has been scanned by 63 security vendors. Zero detections.

VirusTotal scan results — 0/63 detections

0/63 security vendors flagged this file as malicious

0/63 Detections

No security vendor flagged the file.

Open Source

Every line of code is public on GitHub.

No Telemetry

No data collection, no tracking, no network calls.

Ready to install?

After following the steps above, install ClicoClicker normally.

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