How to disable security warning

[Ned Desmond]

I have VBA procedure in MS Access that automatically sends e-mail; after
upgrading to SBS2003 (Exchange Server2003) and Outlook2003 I now get
warnings about each e-mail. I've loaded the admpack from the Outlook
resource kit on the SBS, created the public folder "Outlook Security
Settings" with read access for all users. I modified the security settings
to automatically allow: When sending from Outlook object model; when sending
items via CDO; when accessing the address book via Outlook and CDO; when
accessing information via Outlook and CDO; and when executing SaveAs via
Outlook object model. Then Posted the results.

The form shows up in the public folder correctly. Documentation on admpack
says to add a new registry key in HKCU\SW\Policies\Microsoft\Security called
CheckAdminSettings on the client computer (WinXP Pro).

I tried to add the registry key ... but I have no ...\Microsoft\Security
subkey; I only have ...\Microsoft\SystemCertificates and
....\Microsoft\office\11.0\outlook\options\general with key Check Default
Client.

When I try to open the form I get the error message: "Could not load some
objects because they are not available on this machine", then the security
form opens, with the default security settings where it has "Prompt User"
set for all programmatic options.

I had posted this on the Small Business Server group and they asked me to
post it on an Outlook group.

 

[Sue Mosher [MVP-Outlook]]

I tried to add the registry key ... but I have no ....\Microsoft\Security

subkey; I only have ...\Microsoft\SystemCertificates and
...\Microsoft\office\11.0\outlook\options\general with key Check Default
Client.

You have to create any subkeys needed to enter that registry value. Restart Outlook after you make the change.

When I try to open the form I get the error message: "Could not load some
objects because they are not available on this machine", then the security
form opens, with the default security settings where it has "Prompt User"
set for all programmatic options.

That error suggests that you didn't install the two controls included in the admpack download. They're needed only on machines that will create new security settings items. Be sure you are not using Cached Exchange mode when you create or edit items in the Outlook Security Settings folder.

Also note that loosening Outlook security with the admpack will leave Outlook in a vulnerable state where it can be exploited by any malicious program that wants to harvest addresses or send mail. See http://www.outlookcode.com/d/sec.htm for alternative solutions.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers

 

[Ned Desmond]

Thank you very much for your assistance and warning. It was the registry
key. I am always very careful when editing the registry and when I don't
see what I expect; I seek help. I am about to re-write the application and
will heed your advice.

I tried to add the registry key ... but I have no ...\Microsoft\Security
subkey; I only have ...\Microsoft\SystemCertificates and
...\Microsoft\office\11.0\outlook\options\general with key Check Default
Client.

You have to create any subkeys needed to enter that registry value. Restart
Outlook after you make the change.

When I try to open the form I get the error message: "Could not load some
objects because they are not available on this machine", then the security
form opens, with the default security settings where it has "Prompt User"
set for all programmatic options.

That error suggests that you didn't install the two controls included in the
admpack download. They're needed only on machines that will create new
security settings items. Be sure you are not using Cached Exchange mode when
you create or edit items in the Outlook Security Settings folder.

Also note that loosening Outlook security with the admpack will leave
Outlook in a vulnerable state where it can be exploited by any malicious
program that wants to harvest addresses or send mail. See
http://www.outlookcode.com/d/sec.htm for alternative solutions.

--
Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003

and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers