"A program is trying to [execute ] / [access] "

[sjpistolesi]

Outlook 2000; latest security patch effect

I created a function that assisted my users in forwarding inbound messages and setting specific options, to save them steps.

Along comes the SysAdmin types installing the latest security patch and now the users are getting the following dialog message alerts when they invoke that function:

"A program is trying to execute an action or verb on your behalf. Do you want to allow this? ....."

"A program is trying to access eMail addresses you have stored in outlook. Do you want to allow this? "

I had even applied my signature certificate to the Module containing those functions, which one would think would label me as trusted. But that does not seem to stop the alerts from interrupting the process.

Any fixes to turning off the alerts?

Thanks, Sandy

 

[smah]

To turn off the alert, you would have to uninstall office, reinstall and not update it. Alternatively, you could use Push the Freakin Button

http://www.bobos.demon.co.uk/par/PTFB.htm

on each machine to 'click' the OK for you.

 

[sjpistolesi]

smah: Thanks, but removing security patches is not a viable option. And cannot use unapproved or unevaluated products. So, still research .. Sandy

 

[ETID]

I have not used this, but from what I've read, applying a digital certificate will bypass that nag screen.

There is a program built into win2K called selfcert.exe that allows you to create a digital certificate.


I have used it for Excel macros and it works.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../en-us/odeopg/html/deovrsigningvbaproject.asp

 

[ETID]

Clarification: I have not used this for Outlook, but I have used it for Excel.