If the download source is verified, users can typically bypass the warning by clicking "More Info" and "Run anyway" in the Windows SmartScreen prompt.
The consensus among the Godot development team is that these are false positives . This often happens with open-source software when a new release hasn't yet established a "reputation" with Microsoft's automated scanning algorithms. 110612
This topic centers on reports from users who encountered "Trojan" or malware warnings when attempting to download or run the Godot v4.5 Stable binary for Windows. Technical Review & Findings If the download source is verified, users can
Several users reported that the official Godot_v4.5-stable_win64.exe was being flagged by Microsoft’s security software. If the download source is verified