disable open file security warning, unknown publisher.
Customer is trying to run an rdp connection on their desktop to a unc path with an executable file. I get a popup that states "Open File - Security Warning", unknown publisher, and it give the unc path (\\server\filename.exe). If I click ok, the program executes ok. The customer doesn't want this warning. Have tried disabling UAC, putting .exe in inclusion list in GPEDIT.MSC (User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components >Attachment Manager- then set -Inclusion list). Have also tried allowing "Launching applications and unsafe files " in Internet Options. Lastly, tried enabling "Turn off the Security Settings Check feature " in GPEDIT.MSC. At my wits end. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
July 12th, 2010 6:17pm

Some possibilities here: How to get rid of "Open file - security warning " - Windows 7 ForumsRich The only two things that are infinite in size are the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not completely sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
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July 12th, 2010 9:44pm

1. Go to Group Policy and then expand: Local Computer Policy / User Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Attachment Manager 2. On the right pane, double click Inclusion list for low file types. 3. Click Enable. 4. Include the file types such as .exe;.bat;.reg;.vbs in the Options box. 5. Click OK. Hope this helps. Regards, Linda Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
July 14th, 2010 2:48am

Brilliant! I've been looking for this answer for the past 5 hours! Many thanks Linda, this was exactly what I needed to remove the file open warning from my users Remote desktops when they open .cmd files on a namespace share in server 2008 R2. phil stedmanSo many bugs....so little time to swat them :)
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March 18th, 2012 1:52pm

Thanks Linda, this did the trick for me!!
April 3rd, 2012 9:41pm

How can we do this for folders. My users when access the folders that led to the network share, got the open file security dialogue. What to do for this?Vipin Tyagi (MCSE 2003) Windows Admin
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April 26th, 2012 4:51am

I did this, but the publisher warning still pops up, unless I run as administrator. I don't want to have to run it as administrator everytime, it is irritating. I am running .exe files from a network share, is there something different that I would have to do? Thanks in advance.
May 1st, 2012 8:50am

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