diff --git a/include/restclient.h b/include/restclient.h
index 1e9b624..70b132a 100644
--- a/include/restclient.h
+++ b/include/restclient.h
@@ -35,5 +35,9 @@ protected:
 	CURL* curl = nullptr; // the curl (does curling)
 
 	std::string basicauth; // basic auth code (user:pw) or empty string to disable
-	bool disableCertCheck = false;
+#ifdef WIN32
+    bool disableCertCheck = true;
+#else
+    bool disableCertCheck = false;
+#endif
 };