to ensure you have a "properly signed" installer that passes Microsoft Defender SmartScreen checks. Installation & Security System Requirements : This x64 version is compatible with Windows 10 Windows 11 Digital Signature
To ensure the file is legitimate, you can verify it using the command prompt: Open Command Prompt. x64 openvpnconnect3804528msi verified
Run: certUtil -hashfile \openvpn-connect-3.8.0.4528_signed.msi SHA256 . to ensure you have a "properly signed" installer
Legitimate OpenVPN MSIs are signed with a certificate issued to “OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.” or “OpenVPN Inc.” Users can verify this via signtool or PowerShell Get-AuthenticodeSignature . x64 openvpnconnect3804528msi verified