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Digitally sign binary file

Swanand 101 Reputation points
2022-12-14T05:12:33.043+00:00

I have use case, where i am evaluating if sign tool can sign binary files ( not windows executable) some encrypted files using digital certificate and then check loading if certificate is valid or not.
But it seems that signtool only allows signing of DLL & EXE for others it throws following error
SignTool Error: This file format cannot be signed because it is not recognized.
I would like to know if there is anyway or some API where we can fulfil our use case?

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  1. Guido Franzke 2,191 Reputation points
    2022-12-15T09:31:36.42+00:00

    Hello,
    what file type is your binary file? SignTool only allows signing to some file types. Have a look here: files-supported-for-signing.html
    Regards, Guido

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