Code Signing for Microsoft Developers

VeriSign is the leading provider of Code Signing services for developers and software publishers who create applications for Microsoft platforms or participate in Microsoft Windows® Logo programmes. Whether you develop for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft® Office, Windows Mobile® or all three, VeriSign has the code signing services you need to ensure seamless access for users and for Microsoft certification.

For Microsoft Desktop Developers

When Internet Explorer®, Exchange, Outlook or other Microsoft programmes encounter unsigned executables, a security warning disrupts the user, or content simply fails to load. To prevent disruption, publishers who use ActiveX® controls, plug-ins and other executables should sign their code using Authenticode Technology and a VeriSign® Code Signing Certificate for Microsoft® Authenticode®.

For Microsoft VBA Developers

When Microsoft® Office and other programmes encounter VBA macros, the programmes look for a digital signature from a trusted source. Depending on the software version and individual security settings, the programme may interrupt the user with a security warning or simply fail to load the macro. To prevent disruption, publishers who use add-ins, macros and other executables should sign their code using a VeriSign® Code Signing Certificate for Microsoft® Office and VBA.

For Windows Mobile Developers

The Microsoft® Mobile2Market programme helps mobile application developers extend market share and increase distribution of applications and content through application logo certification and inclusion in the Microsoft Application Catalogue. VeriSign is a trusted provider of Code Signing required for the Market2Mobile programme. With a VeriSign® Flexible Signing Account for Microsoft® Mobile2Market, multiple developers from the same organisation can sign applications for delivery on Windows Mobile® platforms for Privileged or Normal Access.

Microsoft Windows Logo Programmes

Showing that your applications work with Microsoft Windows helps to raise visibility and increase distribution for your programmes. Qualified participants are listed in Microsoft programme directories and have access to Microsoft Windows Logos for marketing materials.

Learn more about these Microsoft Windows Logo programmes: