Thanks! I'm trying to make the game easy to play/enjoy, without too many min/max.
Cheers!
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Thanks! That makes sense. The game was available on my Patreon for a few weeks and I have not received a single complain about it.And here is your answer. MS fucked up...again.
The issue of Windows 10 flagging multiple files, including .exe files, as viruses since the September 9, 2025, cumulative update (KB5065429) is likely tied to Microsoft Defender Antivirus’s updated detection logic and signature definitions. Beyond the WinRing0 driver issue (flagged as "Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A" due to CVE-2020-14979), the update appears to have broadened its threat detection parameters, leading to increased false positives for certain executable files, particularly those from less common or unsigned software, open-source tools, or older applications. Here’s a concise breakdown of why this is happening and how to address it:
Why Multiple Files (e.g., .exe) Are Being Flagged
Steps to Resolve
- Stricter Heuristics: The September 2025 Defender update enhanced behavioral and signature-based detection to catch potential threats, including unsigned or obscure .exe files that resemble malicious patterns.
- Vulnerable Driver and Software Blocklist: Microsoft expanded its VulnerableDriver blocklist and similar protections, flagging not just drivers but also executables with outdated or exploitable code.
- False Positives: Legitimate software, especially niche tools or older programs, may trigger alerts if they use deprecated APIs, lack digital signatures, or match heuristic patterns for malware.
- Patch Tuesday Impact: The KB5065429 update, alongside Defender definition updates around September 4–9, 2025, tightened security, causing some safe .exe files to be misidentified.
Additional Notes
- Check Quarantine: Open Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Protection History. Identify flagged .exe files. If from trusted sources, select "Restore."
- Add Exclusions: Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings > Add or remove exclusions. Add specific .exe files or their folders to prevent future flagging. Be cautious, as exclusions reduce protection.
- Verify File Legitimacy: For unfamiliar .exe files, upload them to VirusTotal.com for multi-engine scanning or Microsoft’s Security Intelligence portal (security.microsoft.com/report) to report false positives.
- Update Software: Check for updates to affected programs. Developers may release patched versions to avoid Defender’s new rules (e.g., Fan Control’s GitHub discussions).
- System Update: Ensure Windows is fully updated via Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to apply any follow-up fixes that refine detection.
- Secondary Scan: If unsure about a file, use a second-opinion scanner like Malwarebytes to confirm it’s not actual malware.
- No Widespread Malware Outbreak: This issue is primarily due to Defender’s aggressive tuning, not a surge in viruses.
- Persistent Issues: If multiple legitimate .exe files keep getting flagged, consider temporarily disabling Defender’s real-time protection (Settings > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings) while running trusted programs, then re-enable it. Alternatively, report recurring false positives to Microsoft for definition updates.
- Context Matters: If the flagged files are from unknown sources or exhibit suspicious behavior (e.g., unexpected network activity), treat them as potential threats until verified.
As I replied to some other posts, this looks like a false flag by Windows defender. If you manage to download it and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll confirm it's all green. Or you can use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust, renaming it to "AccordingToSofia.exe". If I find any other solutions/options, I'll post them here.
It looks like Windows defender is falsely flagging the file as risky, but one you download it and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll see it's all green. And you can even use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust, by copy/paste it and rename it to "AccordingToSofia.exe".
All I can say is that it looks like a false flag raised by Windows defender. If you force the download and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll see it's all green. As an alternative, you can use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust, copy/paste it to the same folder of my game, rename it to "AccordingToSofia.exe" and try
Ferdinand321
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It's a pleasant surprise to learn that this game has a preventable NTR because the FMC is well-rendered and looks good, and I wouldn't touch this game myself if I were forced to cheat, but thanks to the preventable NTR, this is good. If this remains preventable after the next update, you have my support on Patreon.
I have not added anything to the zip file. It's a plain Renpy zip file. The issue seems to be related to Windows defender flagging the file as dangerous. But if you force the download and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll see it returns all green. And you can even use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust, just copy/paste it to the same folder of my game and rename it to "AccordingToSofia.exe".
As far as we can tell, neither myself nor any uploader did... It looks like Windows defender is flaging it as unsafe... But if you force the download and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll see it's all green.
As StrawberryCheese83 shared earlier, it seems that Windows defender is flagging this file as unsafe, but if you force the download and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll confirm it's all green. You can also use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust (maybe even the previous version of my own game), copy/paste that into the new game's folder and try
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I found her beautiful, I'm weak to characters with green eyes like that
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It's not about the archive itself, i scan with Bitdefender total security and with Malwarebytes and all clean. The problem its Chrome browser, how i say earlier if you download with Edge browser it's all fine. So, i don't think is something with Windows defender or any AV. For me that is how is worked i switch to edge and download. that's all.As StrawberryCheese83 shared earlier, it seems that Windows defender is flagging this file as unsafe, but if you force the download and scan it using VirusTotal, you'll confirm it's all green. You can also use the "exe" file from another Renpy game you trust (maybe even the previous version of my own game), copy/paste that into the new game's folder and try
TonyMurray
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There's some combination of factors going on with it. I use Chrome and it downloads fine, without the suggestion of any warning. So many game threads have comments about viruses on the downloads though, and it's almost always false positives from the user's anti-virus, whether that's through the browser or standalone. In the same way, I also occasionally get my AV quarantining a game executable while I'm playing it, saying it contains a trojan (not with this game though).
I mean if we were all on Windows 10 or even Windows that might be relevant but..... no. Even the Defender references are irrelevant as its not defender flagging the downloads in most of the cases.And here is your answer. MS fucked up...again.
The issue of Windows 10 flagging multiple files, including .exe files, as viruses since the September 9, 2025, cumulative update (KB5065429) is likely tied to Microsoft Defender Antivirus’s updated detection logic and signature definitions. Beyond the WinRing0 driver issue (flagged as "Trojan:Win32/Vigorf.A" due to CVE-2020-14979), the update appears to have broadened its threat detection parameters, leading to increased false positives for certain executable files, particularly those from less common or unsigned software, open-source tools, or older applications. Here’s a concise breakdown of why this is happening and how to address it:
Why Multiple Files (e.g., .exe) Are Being Flagged
Steps to Resolve
- Stricter Heuristics: The September 2025 Defender update enhanced behavioral and signature-based detection to catch potential threats, including unsigned or obscure .exe files that resemble malicious patterns.
- Vulnerable Driver and Software Blocklist: Microsoft expanded its VulnerableDriver blocklist and similar protections, flagging not just drivers but also executables with outdated or exploitable code.
- False Positives: Legitimate software, especially niche tools or older programs, may trigger alerts if they use deprecated APIs, lack digital signatures, or match heuristic patterns for malware.
- Patch Tuesday Impact: The KB5065429 update, alongside Defender definition updates around September 4–9, 2025, tightened security, causing some safe .exe files to be misidentified.
Additional Notes
- Check Quarantine: Open Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Protection History. Identify flagged .exe files. If from trusted sources, select "Restore."
- Add Exclusions: Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings > Add or remove exclusions. Add specific .exe files or their folders to prevent future flagging. Be cautious, as exclusions reduce protection.
- Verify File Legitimacy: For unfamiliar .exe files, upload them to VirusTotal.com for multi-engine scanning or Microsoft’s Security Intelligence portal (security.microsoft.com/report) to report false positives.
- Update Software: Check for updates to affected programs. Developers may release patched versions to avoid Defender’s new rules (e.g., Fan Control’s GitHub discussions).
- System Update: Ensure Windows is fully updated via Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to apply any follow-up fixes that refine detection.
- Secondary Scan: If unsure about a file, use a second-opinion scanner like Malwarebytes to confirm it’s not actual malware.
- No Widespread Malware Outbreak: This issue is primarily due to Defender’s aggressive tuning, not a surge in viruses.
- Persistent Issues: If multiple legitimate .exe files keep getting flagged, consider temporarily disabling Defender’s real-time protection (Settings > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings) while running trusted programs, then re-enable it. Alternatively, report recurring false positives to Microsoft for definition updates.
- Context Matters: If the flagged files are from unknown sources or exhibit suspicious behavior (e.g., unexpected network activity), treat them as potential threats until verified.
Interestingly its not being blocked for me on chrome anymore on the pixeldrain download.
Good to hear! I've double checked and got no warnings from Pixeldrain, Mediafire, WorkUpload and Catbox, so it looks like these are all good.
Still getting blocked for the Datanodes one, and getting weird redirects from VikingFies, so I'll remove them from OP.
And please keep me posted if you see anything weird.
Cheers!
Whether it was Windows defender or something with Chrome, it looks like it "fixed itself". I was able to download the PC version from all the currently available sources. I removed 2 sources that were not working though.
Please try again and let me know if you're still seeing the issue.
And as I've promissed... new renders from Hair Style #5:
TonyMurray
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Much better. It's still a very "shiny" style, but it looks good.
Yes, even with low light, the hair renders super bright... I'll try to fine tune it when I use it in real scenes.
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