How to set publisher on exe file

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When i run a exe file as an administrator it show
Programe name: myProgram.exe
Publisher : Unknown
File origin: hard drive on this computer

I want to display publisher name instead of Unknown

Note:I have a certificate

Posted 15-Jul-13 23:46pm

Akmal Abbas Naqvi

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berrymaria · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-15T23:51:00

Solution 1

Hi, please see this link:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15358185/changing-publisher-information-for-a-exe-file[^]

:)

Posted 15-Jul-13 23:51pm

berrymaria

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Akmal Abbas Naqvi 19-Jul-13 6:44am

Thanks .... for you kind help

berrymaria 21-Jul-13 20:08pm

You're welcome! :)

Member 10531886 9-Jan-16 9:45am

i am using visual studio 2013 so please help me how to change publisher name in exe.

Naz_Firdouse · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-16T00:39:00

Solution 2

You need to digitally sign your exe using your certificate.
Add a Digital Signature to Executables[^]

Posted 16-Jul-13 0:39am

Naz_Firdouse

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Akmal Abbas Naqvi 19-Jul-13 6:44am

Thanks .... for you kind help