SignTool signing exe with underscores changes Program Name

Question

I am trying to use the signtool to digitally sign an executable.

Prior to signing, when double clicking to run the exe, it requests administrator privileges, and displays the Program Name as MyProgram_5.4.5.

After signing with the signtool, the admin privileges screen displays the Program Name as "5.4.5" with the text prior to the underscore missing.

Is there any way around getting the first part cut off?

Answer 1

When you sign an application the admin privileges picks up the "Description" from the digital signature and displays this in the dialog. You need to set this information when you sign the executable. Another quick suggestion. I have found KSign to be much easier to use than signtool. You can find it here (it's free):

http://codesigning.ksoftware.net