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I have this client side ActiveX components for an Intranet site that access certain folders on cliet workstation.<br />
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If the Protected Mode of IE7 is ON, it does not allow access to the folders, APIs or the event log. With the Protected Mode switched off, everything works fine. Company policy is not happy about this :(<br />
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How do I configure the components to be safe to override this protected mode and make it work.
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I have this client side ActiveX components for an Intranet site that access certain folders on cliet workstation.

If the Protected Mode of IE7 is ON, it does not allow access to the folders, APIs or the event log. With the Protected Mode switched off, everything works fine. Company policy is not happy about this :(

How do I configure the components to be safe to override this protected mode and make it work.

Override 'Protected Mode' in IE7 of Windows Vista

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.