Possibility of distributing apps as EXE files under GitHub releases? #1006
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My usecase is that I usually spin up throwaway Windows VMs (sometimes without signing into accounts) and it would be a lot more convenient for me to just grab the EXE from GitHub and launch it rather than deal with the activation process or Microsoft Store being unresponsive. I am just looking to harden it locally rather than deal with a lot of the threat models regarding physical access and such. Would also be beneficial to harden Windows systems that are not activated. A warning could be added that it is not as secure as installing from the Microsoft store or through winget (or the other methods). Methods to verify the app is genuine could be beneficial as well. Just a suggestion, thanks! |
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You can use Winget for automation, or download the web installer and use it, or use the complete offline installation method. All explained here: https://github.com/HotCakeX/Harden-Windows-Security/wiki/Harden-System-Security |
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P.S I'll look into simplifying the offline installation process even further. Winget and Store installation is the fastest, easiest and most secure way in general. The current architecture uses modern MSIX packaging and can't be downgraded. |
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Winget doesn't work if the Windows system isn't activated thought right? |
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I haven't tried but it should work. |
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P.S I'll look into simplifying the offline installation process even further.
Winget and Store installation is the fastest, easiest and most secure way in general. The current architecture uses modern MSIX packaging and can't be downgraded.