[vim/vim] Gvim 9.2 installer detected as trojan on Win11 Windows Defender (Issue #19405)

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juanbarr2025

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12:40 PM (6 hours ago) 12:40 PM
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juanbarr2025 created an issue (vim/vim#19405)

Steps to reproduce

Download gvim_9.2.0000_x64.exe from the downloads page and wait for Windows Defender to output a notification.

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Expected behaviour

I expected it to install as normal.

Version of Vim

9.2.0000

Environment

Windows 11 Pro 26200.7840

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Christian Brabandt

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chrisbra left a comment (vim/vim#19405)

https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/wiki#the-installer-contains-a-virustrojanermalware-what-should-i-do


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juanbarr2025

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juanbarr2025 left a comment (vim/vim#19405)

https://github.com/vim/vim-win32-installer/wiki#the-installer-contains-a-virustrojanermalware-what-should-i-do

My apologies, I should've read the wiki before opening this issue. Sorry for wasting your time.


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