Windows protected your PC Issue is resolved:

For those of you hesitant to run NM Collector Software CP on your windows systems because of the "Windows Protected your PC" warning (as covered here https://www.nmcollector.net/post/windows-code-signing), the issue is now resolved.
The resolution was to purchase a more expensive "EV Code Signing Certificate" which I have completed. Please feel free to download and try again.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!