Setting up RunOnce registry Key when Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware is Installed

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CharlesT

We have an application that installs a third party driver which requires a
reboot after installation (yes, even on XP). When the user has agreed to
install the driver (and the required reboot), we set up the RunOnce registry
key to restart our application after reboot. Once the RunOnce key has been
set up, Microsoft Antispyware displays the message 'Unknown start-up program
requires approval' and gives an option to block the RunOnce, which is
unhelpful and scares our customers.

Is there any way to let the AntiSpyware know that our application is to be
trusted or can be viewed as safe? Any advice appreciated.

Regards, CharlesT
 
You may have to get your application "digitally signed".

Also, Microsoft AntiSpyware is BETA software and you use it at your own
risk.
 
We have an application that installs a third party driver which requires a
reboot after installation (yes, even on XP). When the user has agreed to
install the driver (and the required reboot), we set up the RunOnce registry
key to restart our application after reboot. Once the RunOnce key has been
set up, Microsoft Antispyware displays the message 'Unknown start-up program
requires approval' and gives an option to block the RunOnce, which is
unhelpful and scares our customers.

Is there any way to let the AntiSpyware know that our application is to be
trusted or can be viewed as safe? Any advice appreciated.

Regards, CharlesT
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Any anti-spyware program that is running in the background should inform
the user about an item being added to the startup axis. This is a feature
that I value in protection software.

What about a note in your install directions that alerts the user that
anti-spyware programs may notify about the startup addition?
 
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