Starting from RowsfireApp version 1.6.0.0, we have noticed that some users experience false positive alerts and interception by Windows Defender or third-party antivirus software when downloading or running our flight simulation software. We have been continuously tracking and improving this issue. In RowsfireApp version 1.7.1.0, this situation has been significantly alleviated. Currently, a large number of users have successfully downloaded and used our software normally without encountering interception issues again. However, we are aware that some users still cannot use the software smoothly, and we are continuing to optimize the relevant problems. Therefore, in response to potential false positive alerts, we provide a unified explanation below regarding the causes and corresponding solutions.
1. Software Security Statement
a. Our software contains no viruses, trojans, or malicious code whatsoever.
b. We have completed part of the digital signature and authentication processes.
c. The software is exclusively used for flight simulation-related functions and does not involve any sensitive system behaviors.
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2. Explanation on Download Channels
At present, our software has been submitted to Google for security review, and the relevant process is ongoing with no final result yet. Before the review is completed, to ensure file integrity, we recommend downloading the software from the GitHub link we provide. Meanwhile, the software’s automatic update feature is enabled, so you will receive updates to the latest version automatically in the future.
GitHub is a globally widely used platform for developers. All files are directly uploaded in their original versions, with no secondary packaging or tampering, ensuring higher security and transparency. Please be sure to download the software via our official GitHub link, and avoid using third-party cloud storage or links from unknown sources.
3. Solutions for False Positive Alerts / File Deletion
Due to the active protection mechanisms of antivirus software, some newly released software or software with a small user base may be misjudged as risky programs.
If you encounter the following issues:
- A risk alert is triggered after downloading the software
- Software files are automatically deleted
- The software fails to run normally
Please follow these steps to resolve the problem:
Add the software’s
.exe file or the entire folder path where the software is stored to the whitelist / exclusions in Windows Defender or your third-party antivirus software, then reinstall and run the software.4. Explanation on Windows Security Mechanisms
When evaluating software security, Windows security systems (e.g., Defender / SmartScreen) do not only rely on virus signature detection and authentication status, but also comprehensively consider:
- Whether the software is a newly released version
- Whether the software has a sufficiently large user base
- Whether the software has accumulated enough normal operation records and system reputation data
In short:
The more users a software has, and the more times it runs normally, the lower the probability of false positive alerts.
Therefore, occasional false positive alerts in the early stages of a software’s release are normal and do not indicate any security issues with the software itself.
