Windows XP SP2 and running an EXE from a server.

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Windows XP SP2 and running an EXE from a server.

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If you are running an EXE from a server with Active Directory using Windows XP SP2 you may encounter the following dialog.

"The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?"

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To disable this dialog set or add the following string in the Windows Registry.

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations]
"LowRiskFileTypes"=".exe"

Please note:
You can use this setting in either the HKEY_CURRENT_USER or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
If this key is already there, add ";.exe" to the end of the key value.
If more then one file type is added, separate with a semi-colon.
You may need to log off and back on for the setting to take effect.

Warning:
Use at your own risk. If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system.

--Scott

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