ERROR Application was not signed, an error occurred: The EXE file was not found: please first compile the workbook.

hi,
got an error when using Security - EXE Code Signing and click on "Sign EXE File Now"


and yes, the Excel VBA was compiled correctly before. The log file says:

[2026-07-09 16:24:35] ERROR Application was not signed, an error occurred: The EXE file was not found: please first compile the workbook.

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Maybe its because some Microsoft .NET Files were updated?
And yes the output path is NOT opened in Explorer as other postings say that's no good idea...
thx