How to set the program name of the security box from an MSI setup?

Question

I have create a signed MSI installer with the WIX toolset. The setup show a security box before installing (not on start). This security box show a cryptic name of hex numbers because the MSI file was copied to the C:\windows\installer directory.

Is there an option to show a nice program name in this security box?

Here is a sample of such security box:

Duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4315840/the-uac-prompt-shows-a-temporary-random-program-name-for-msi-can-the-correct-na — Horcrux7, Feb 15 '16 at 17:42

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 30 '16 at 07:03

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When using the signtool.exe to sign your installer, use the /d option to provide a description text. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/8s9b9yaz.aspx

answered Aug 30 '16 at 07:03

st.huber

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 29 '15 at 16:56

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You have to Authenticode-sign your .msi to control the UAC prompt.

answered Jul 29 '15 at 16:56

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This I have already signed the msi file. But the program name is cryptic. – Horcrux7 Jul 31 '15 at 09:27
That's not what I get on Windows 8.1. Can you add a screen shot? – Bob Arnson Jul 31 '15 at 17:13
@BobAmson I have add a screen shot to the question. – Horcrux7 Aug 03 '15 at 10:29

How to set the program name of the security box from an MSI setup?

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