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 programs. 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 programs 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 programs encounter VBA macros, the programs look for a digital signature from a trusted source. Depending on the software version and individual security settings, the program 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 program helps mobile application developers extend market share and increase distribution of applications and content through application logo certification and inclusion in the Microsoft Application Catalog. VeriSign is a trusted provider of Code Signing required for the Market2Mobile program. With a VeriSign® Flexible Signing Account for Microsoft Mobile2Market, multiple developers from the same organization can sign applications for delivery on Windows Mobile platforms for Privileged or Normal Access.

Microsoft Windows Logo Programs

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

Learn more about these Microsoft Windows Logo programs: