Direct answer
SmartScreen or unknown publisher prompts mean Windows has not fully verified the installer signature or reputation. Verify the source, then decide whether the package is expected.
What to check first
Installation support checks are usually environmental: the wrong CPU build, an interrupted download, an operating system prompt, or a network that blocks executable packages.
- Confirm the package type matches your operating system and chip.
- Use a trusted source and avoid renamed or incomplete files.
- Check browser, antivirus and network filtering if downloads stop repeatedly.
- After installation, launch the client once before importing a profile.
Recommended handling
Do not repeatedly run partial or questionable installers. Verify the source, choose the correct package, install once, then continue with profile import and basic connectivity testing.
Practical notes
- A prompt is not automatically false; verify the package before bypassing it.
- Change one setting at a time so the result is attributable.
- Use logs and timestamps when asking for provider or community support.