I'm not sure if this is the best place for this but I haven't really found a better method so far.
Anyway, this game is flagged as a virus when I try to run it. I get the first warning when I install the game, which is not too alarming, as Windows can be a bit finicky with software it doesn't properly recognize.
However Panda Antivirus completely shuts down any attempt to start the game and claims it has neutralized something called W32/Exploit.gen. What is going on here?
Woah, that's super weird! I've heard people have issues on OSx because of how Apple is with software distributed outside of the App Store, but I've never had anyone have an issue like what you're describing. I did a little searching online for "W32/Exploit.gen" and I think that must just be a false alarm from your antivirus, since I promise my game is definitely not a virus haha I'm not sure why it's being flagged though.
You have to sign the game so Windows & Mac dont send user warning. I looked into it for my game and it seems like a pain. If you end up finding an easy way to sign the game let me know. "Digital certificates are used to establish the identity of the author." This might be how you do it, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/dxtecharts/authenticode-signing-...