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File download - how to make Windows stop asking?

8,435 Expert 8TB
Hi all.

Every time I open an exe or shortcut on my network drive, I get the "File Download" dialogue. You know, the one which tells you it might be harmful, and asks "would you like to open or save?". The Save button is always grayed out, not that I want to use it anyway.

The actual problem is that the "Always ask before openeing this type of file" option is grayed out, so I can't de-select it. How can I correct this? I'm guessing it's a "policy" entry in the registry, but don't know where to look.
Jan 30 '07 #1
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Cyberdyne
627 Expert 512MB
I am going to try and recreate this tomorrow at work and I will get back to you, probably just a policy like you said.

Regards, Cyberdyne.
Feb 1 '07 #2
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
I am going to try and recreate this tomorrow at work and I will get back to you, probably just a policy like you said.
It's almost certainly a policy put in place by my employer. But it's one I don't agree with, and refuse to just live with. Complaining to them doesn't help though, if I do they just come and lock down something else. :(

We have some of the most stupidly restrictive policies set up in Windows. Argh!!!
Feb 1 '07 #3
Cyberdyne
627 Expert 512MB
Hah, well then... use a bootup emulator and get rid of the admin pass, login as a local admin and enjoy. Just hope you have access to the bios, if not you will have to open up the case and clear cmos hint hint. How is the internet access ? dhcp from the firewall or a server proxy? I am an admin myself and do use policies, but I am by no means a nazi admin so make friends with them and have them give you domain admin rights =))) sigh.
Feb 1 '07 #4
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
Hah, well then... use a bootup emulator and get rid of the admin pass, login as a local admin and enjoy. Just hope you have access to the bios, if not you will have to open up the case and clear cmos hint hint. How is the internet access ? dhcp from the firewall or a server proxy? I am an admin myself and do use policies, but I am by no means a nazi admin so make friends with them and have them give you domain admin rights =))) sigh.
Nah, I don't want to go to extremes, and could get in a lot of trouble if I start bypassing things like that. But I don't mind carefully tweaking a bit with RegEdit. I already have to restore a few things periodically, such as my favourites menu which keeps disappearing.

As for the internet access, I don't know. And don't much want to know. As long as it works, I'm happy. Although they do block a heck of a lot of sites. I'm dead-set against that kind of censorship to begin with, and to make it worse, the categories that get blocked (sporadically) include "Computing/IT sites". Duh! :(
Feb 1 '07 #5
Cyberdyne
627 Expert 512MB
Yeah, there are numerous ways to bypass that depending on what they use to filter the sites. At my work my boss is asking me to block access to myspace, yahoo messenger, aol messenger and msn messenger ... I think that's really nazi but would definitely make us more productive. I think the best approach is simply monitoring and explaining why these sites or messaging programs should not be used at work.

So you are tweaking the registry with regedit, well then the policies are not that bad at all =)
Feb 1 '07 #6
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
Yeah, there are numerous ways to bypass that depending on what they use to filter the sites. At my work my boss is asking me to block access to myspace, yahoo messenger, aol messenger and msn messenger ... I think that's really nazi but would definitely make us more productive. I think the best approach is simply monitoring and explaining why these sites or messaging programs should not be used at work.

So you are tweaking the registry with regedit, well then the policies are not that bad at all =)
I think it's fair to say that RegEdit has simply been overlooked so far.

I'm not interested in trying to bypass any of the web filtering - that's just a minor nuisance, and once again, could get me in big trouble. As for the e-mail type places, I'd assume we already block all those, since we've been told quite firmly we're not allowed to use them.

What I do want to do is get rid of this stupid dialogue that keeps popping up every time I run something from my network drive. I should be able to just turn off the "ask me every time" option, but it's grayed out.
Feb 1 '07 #7
Cyberdyne
627 Expert 512MB
I tried opening a shortcut and an exe file and both opened right up, so its definitely a policy on your side. I would try editing a few things in the registry, but really you should look for an answer in policies, the admins must have disabled the ability to run things right away.
Feb 2 '07 #8
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
I tried opening a shortcut and an exe file and both opened right up, so its definitely a policy on your side. I would try editing a few things in the registry, but really you should look for an answer in policies, the admins must have disabled the ability to run things right away.
I know I have asked this here before, but does anyone know a good registry reference which might help me track it down? I'm not willing to start changing things willy-nilly and hoping I hit it.
Feb 2 '07 #9
Motoma
3,237 Expert 2GB
I think you just change this by going into Internet Options > Security > Local Intranet and then setting a low/custom level.
No registry hacks needed.
Feb 3 '07 #10
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
I think you just change this by going into Internet Options > Security > Local Intranet and then setting a low/custom level.
No registry hacks needed.
Hm... I'll have a look on Monday, but I have my doubts - it's not on the intranet.
Feb 3 '07 #11
daihai
1
Hi all.

Every time I open an exe or shortcut on my network drive, I get the "File Download" dialogue. You know, the one which tells you it might be harmful, and asks "would you like to open or save?". The Save button is always grayed out, not that I want to use it anyway.

The actual problem is that the "Always ask before openeing this type of file" option is grayed out, so I can't de-select it. How can I correct this? I'm guessing it's a "policy" entry in the registry, but don't know where to look.
************************************************** ******************
HI.i'm new in VB. I got a problem like u. I use OLE to insert a mp3 and a exe file. when i double click on them, there is warning. i think that we must edit registry, but i don't know how to do.
when i asked my friend, he sent me a email. may be it's helpfull. i tried but the result's not good.
my email: [email removed]
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email:
Often I read on some Sharepoint forums that users have a problem by opening documents. The warning that will displayed says: “Some files can harm your computer. If the file information looks suspicious or you do not fully trust the source, do not open the file.”

Because I get the same warning, I created a Regedit script, that will disable this warning by un-check some checkboxes in the windows explorer. (tools -map options - file types)

If you have the same problem, test this script!!!
Let me know if something is missing or something is not working.

Save the bottom code as filename.reg. U can run it from the command prompt on the clients using: regedit /s filename.reg
--------------------------------------------------------------------

' Start script

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

' DisableHarmComputerMessageSharepoint.REG
' When using Windows Sharepoint 2003 with Office 2003, sometimes you get a
' warning when you want to open some word, excel or PowerPoint document.
'
' The warning says:
' Some files can harm your computer. If the file information looks suspicious
' or you do not fully trust the source, do not open the file.
'
' Users witch will work often with documents from Sharepoint, don't want to
' click all the time on the Ok button for opening a document.
'
' This REGEDIT script will disable the warning for opening document.
' The script will un-check the checkbox which is found by the Explorer -
' map options - file types - specified extension: Confirm open after download.
'
' When your clients uses Windows NT Workstations, change the top line to REGEDIT4
' You may change this script for own settings and deployment
'
' In a network environment you can deploy this script by using the command:
' REGEDIT /s DisableWarningMessageSharepoint.REG
'
' Script created by Leon Baudewijns - The Netherlands.


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Excel.Sheet.8]
@="Microsoft Excel Worksheet"
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PowerPoint.Sho w.8]
@="Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation"
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Word.Document. 8]
@="Microsoft Word Document"
"EditFlags"=dword:00010000
************************************************** ******************************
Apr 11 '07 #12
Dököll
2,364 Expert 2GB
Hi all.

Every time I open an exe or shortcut on my network drive, I get the "File Download" dialogue. You know, the one which tells you it might be harmful, and asks "would you like to open or save?". The Save button is always grayed out, not that I want to use it anyway.

The actual problem is that the "Always ask before openeing this type of file" option is grayed out, so I can't de-select it. How can I correct this? I'm guessing it's a "policy" entry in the registry, but don't know where to look.
I ran into the same problem with newly imaged machines recently. You must make sure of the following:

(1) Under Security Tab, in Internet Options
(2) Select Local Intranet
(3) Choose Sites button
(4) Make sure everything is checked in Local Intranet pop up
(5) Now try those icons again

This drove me nuts for a little while. It has since been resolved...

Hope this helps.
Apr 29 '07 #13
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
Sorry, forgot to mention. The problem has magically disappeared, a week or two ago. Seems like our network people accidentally got something right. :)
Apr 29 '07 #14
woah...all you had to do was go to folder options > file types > new > exe > confirm open after download unchecked
Apr 29 '07 #15
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
woah...all you had to do was go to folder options > file types > new > exe > confirm open after download unchecked
I wish you'd told me that a couple of months ago. :)

Hm... two things immedaitely come to mind.
  • Since exe isn't currently on the list, I'd be a bit reluctant to add it. Presumably it's hidden or missing for a reason.
  • I don't (correction, didn't) want to stuff up the security for downloads, just stop it treating the network drive as permanently "downloaded".
Anyway, hopefully it's all academic now.
Apr 29 '07 #16
sorry didn't see the date :(...and it's only not there because an exe file doesn't need it's extension to be managed. It would have the same effect as unticking that box though...well I assume so I've never actually done it, but it's all theoretical, so I'll assume I'm right!
Apr 29 '07 #17
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
sorry didn't see the date :(...and it's only not there because an exe file doesn't need it's extension to be managed. It would have the same effect as unticking that box though...well I assume so I've never actually done it, but it's all theoretical, so I'll assume I'm right!
Since I no longer need to test it out, I'll be charitable and assume you're right. :)

Thanks for making the effort, anyway.
Apr 29 '07 #18
bartonc
6,596 Expert 4TB
I wish you'd told me that a couple of months ago. :)

Hm... two things immedaitely come to mind.
  • Since exe isn't currently on the list, I'd be a bit reluctant to add it. Presumably it's hidden or missing for a reason.
  • I don't (correction, didn't) want to stuff up the security for downloads, just stop it treating the network drive as permanently "downloaded".
Anyway, hopefully it's all academic now.
The funny thing is, I just found this one last night and was going to look up this thread.
Apr 30 '07 #19
Killer42
8,435 Expert 8TB
The funny thing is, I just found this one last night and was going to look up this thread.
Sure, you say that now... :p
Apr 30 '07 #20
Dököll
2,364 Expert 2GB
Sorry, forgot to mention. The problem has magically disappeared, a week or two ago. Seems like our network people accidentally got something right. :)
Hopefully your admins did not have to work the week-end for this one:-)
May 1 '07 #21

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