As of this writing, when you download an EmEditor desktop installer or portable (v19.8.1 or later), and try to run the installer or EmEditor executable, you might see a dialog box showing “Windows protected your PC – Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.”
This is a false warning, and you may safely run the program. To unblock the SmartScreen, click the “More info” hyperlink, and then click the “Run anyway” button.
One of the criteria that Microsoft uses to pass the SmartScreen is the total number of worldwide installations of the programs with the same digital signature. Since the digital signature of EmEditor has been updated since v19.8.1 due to the expiration of the previous code signing certificate, the digital signature of the new versions has not established reputations in order to pass the SmartScreen yet. As more people download and install the newer versions of EmEditor, the newer versions of EmEditor will likely build reputations to pass the SmartScreen.
If you would like to verify the authenticity of a downloaded file, please verify the digital signature of the file (.msi, .exe, or .dll). To verify the digital signature, locate the file in Windows Explorer, right-click the file, select Properties, click the Digital Signature tab, click “Emurasoft, Inc.” in the Signature list, click the Details button, and you will see “This digital signature is OK.” if the file is truly published by Emurasoft and is safe to install. Zip files are not digitally signed.
EmEditor v20.0 beta (19.9.901+) released!
/in EmEditor Beta/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v20.0 beta (19.9.901+). Future beta releases will be announced at Beta Forums.
Please see EmEditor v20.0 New Features for details and screenshots.
Beta versions can be downloaded at Previous versions.
Please post any questions or comments at Beta Forums or Contact us.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.9.3 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.9.3.
Updates from v19.9.2 include:
Please see EmEditor v19.9 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.9.2 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.9.2.
Updates from v19.9.1 include:
git config --global core.editor "emeditor.exe -sp"Please see EmEditor v19.9 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.9.1 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.9.1.
Updates from v19.9.0 include:
Please see EmEditor v19.9 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.9.0 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.9.0.
Please see EmEditor v19.9 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.9 beta (19.8.91+) released!
/in EmEditor Beta/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.9 beta (19.8.91+). Future beta releases will be announced at Beta Forums.
Please see EmEditor v19.9 New Features for details and screenshots.
Beta versions can be downloaded at Previous versions.
Please post any questions or comments at Beta Forums or Contact us.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.8.6 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.8.6.
Updates from v19.8.5 include:
If you are using the Desktop Installer version, and use the Update Checker to update from versions older than v19.8.0, you will need to select the Check for Updates twice. This is due to the digital signature renewal and issues related to the Update Checker. Please make sure the current version is v19.8.6 before using EmEditor. We apologize for any inconveniences.
Please see EmEditor v19.8 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.8.5 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.8.5.
Updates from v19.8.4 include:
If you are using the Desktop Installer version, and use the Update Checker to update from versions older than v19.8.0, you will need to select the Check for Updates twice. This is due to the digital signature renewal and issues related to the Update Checker. Please make sure the current version is v19.8.5 before using EmEditor. We apologize for any inconveniences.
Please see EmEditor v19.8 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
EmEditor v19.8.4 released!
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraToday, we are releasing EmEditor v19.8.4.
Updates from v19.8.3 include:
If you are using the Desktop Installer version, and use the Update Checker to update from versions older than v19.8.0, you will need to select the Check for Updates twice. This is due to the digital signature renewal and issues related to the Update Checker. Please make sure the current version is v19.8.4 before using EmEditor. We apologize for any inconveniences.
Please see EmEditor v19.8 New Features for details and screenshots.
If you use the Desktop Installer version, you can select Check for Updates on the Help to download the newest version. If you use the Desktop portable version, you can go to the Download page to download the newest version. The Store App versions can be updated through Microsoft Store (64-bit or 32-bit) after a few days.
Thank you for using EmEditor!
FAQ – Windows protected your PC – Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
/in EmEditor Core/by Yutaka EmuraAs of this writing, when you download an EmEditor desktop installer or portable (v19.8.1 or later), and try to run the installer or EmEditor executable, you might see a dialog box showing “Windows protected your PC – Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.”
This is a false warning, and you may safely run the program. To unblock the SmartScreen, click the “More info” hyperlink, and then click the “Run anyway” button.
One of the criteria that Microsoft uses to pass the SmartScreen is the total number of worldwide installations of the programs with the same digital signature. Since the digital signature of EmEditor has been updated since v19.8.1 due to the expiration of the previous code signing certificate, the digital signature of the new versions has not established reputations in order to pass the SmartScreen yet. As more people download and install the newer versions of EmEditor, the newer versions of EmEditor will likely build reputations to pass the SmartScreen.
If you would like to verify the authenticity of a downloaded file, please verify the digital signature of the file (.msi, .exe, or .dll). To verify the digital signature, locate the file in Windows Explorer, right-click the file, select Properties, click the Digital Signature tab, click “Emurasoft, Inc.” in the Signature list, click the Details button, and you will see “This digital signature is OK.” if the file is truly published by Emurasoft and is safe to install. Zip files are not digitally signed.