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v1.17.3 Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC..

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Just downloaded the latest v1.17.3 installer .exe file from makemkv.com and tried to install it on my Windows 10 Pro, 22H2, build 19045.2546 and got a warning/error dialog from Windows Defender. (Don't remember getting this dialog on earlier releases.)

Could I ignore this warning and just carry on with the installation?

Here's the text from the warning/error dialog:

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Windows protected your PC
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

App:
Setup_MakeMKV_v1.17.3.exe
Publisher:
Unknown publisher
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