That blue box is normal for new software. Here's what it means and
how to install in 10 seconds.
Why this appears
Windows SmartScreen shows this message for any installer that is new to Microsoft's
reputation system — which every recently released application is, until enough people
have installed it. It is not a virus detection; it means "I don't know this
publisher yet".
Why you can trust AuditMitra: it processes everything offline on
your PC — no taxpayer data is uploaded anywhere; the installer is downloadable only
from our official link; and every release's SHA-256 checksum is published with the
release so you can verify the file is exactly the one we shipped.
Installing past the SmartScreen box
When the blue "Windows protected your PC" box appears, click More info.
The publisher line and a Run anyway button appear. Click Run anyway.
Setup starts normally — follow the usual Next → Install steps.
If Microsoft Defender flags the download
Open Windows Security → Virus & threat protection → Protection history.
Select the AuditMitra entry and choose Allow on device / Restore.
Verify your download (optional, for the careful)
In PowerShell: Get-FileHash AuditMitra_Setup_1.0.0.exe — the output must
match the SHA-256 checksum included in your download email with each release.
On an office PC that blocks unsigned software entirely?
Some department machines enforce policies that no "Run anyway" can override. In that
case install on a personal/standalone PC, or contact us at
hello@opifex.in — we're collecting these reports to
prioritise code-signing.