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Windows says “The publisher could not be verified”

The launcher and AI server are unsigned, so Windows asks you to confirm. Check the file location, then select Run.

Windows shows Open File - Security Warning with Publisher: Unknown Publisher for programs that carry no digital signature. The launchers (such as START-EDUCATOR.bat) and the open-source AI server llama-server.exe are currently unsigned.

Before you select Run

  1. The Name and From lines point to the OfflineAI folder on your Evolve AI drive. The drive letter may differ.
  2. The file is one you meant to open: a START- launcher, UPDATE-OFFLINEAI.bat, or llama-server.exe in the runtime folder.
  3. The drive came to you directly from Evolve AI Institute.

If any detail looks different, select Cancel and contact support.

Leaving Always ask before opening this file checked is fine; Windows will ask again next time. See both prompts on the How it works page.

Last updated October 7, 2026