{"id":1780,"date":"2017-07-17T10:04:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T14:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.insidethe.com\/blog\/?p=1780"},"modified":"2017-07-18T08:51:28","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:51:28","slug":"bookmark-running-exe-over-unc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidethe.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/bookmark-running-exe-over-unc\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookmark: Running EXE Over UNC"},"content":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/social.technet.microsoft.com\/Forums\/windows\/en-US\/70b2dd7e-833c-4240-92e0-9b865e917307\/trusted-sites-and-internet-zone-security-level-gpo-is-not-applying-in-windows-server-2008-r2?forum=winserverGP<\/p>\n

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Apparently, on server2008, despite a domain-wide GPO was applied dictating the trusted sites zone, it seemed to be NOT applied to server2008 !<\/p>\n

More specifically, you can see in Internet Options, tab Security, a yellow info line stating that “Some settings are managed by your system administrator”, but when checking the list with Trusted sites, this turns out to be empty !<\/p>\n

The exact GPO setting I’m referring to:
\nComputer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Internet Control Panel > Security Page :
\nSite to Zone Assignment List<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ENABLED
\nWith (example):
\nhttp:\/\/*.myowncompany.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2
\nhttp:\/\/*.microsoft.com\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a02<\/p>\n

Despite this setting, when checking in IE on any Server2008, the list of sites in Trusted Zone is EMPTY !!<\/p>\n

This is caused by the fact that by default\u00a0Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration\u00a0 (IE ESC)<\/span>\u00a0is ENABLED for both users and administrators !<\/p>\n

You can disable it for administrators:
\nStart > Administrative Tools > Server Manager
\nunder Security Information, click\u00a0Configure IE ESC<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Under Administrators : click Off.
\nNow, after closing and reopening IE, you will find the list with Trusted Sites in place !<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The\u00a0correct<\/span>\u00a0step is this way:\u00a0User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Internet Explorer > Internet Control Panel > Security Page<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSite to Zone Assignment List\u201d , click \u201cEnable\u201d and edit the list.<\/p>\n

Add the site and the number two for Trusted Site. (1 = Intranet, 2 = trusted sites, 3 = Internet Zone and 4 = Restricted Site Zone.<\/p>\n

To have a list like that (2 is for trusted site)<\/p>\n

*.hotmail.com 2<\/i><\/p>\n

*.outlook.com 2<\/i><\/p>\n

*.bing.com 2<\/i><\/p>\n

The PRO of that method:<\/p>\n

– It standardizes all domain-joined computers as they will use the same list for everyone.<\/p>\n

– It blocks users from entering new trusted sites. Though this can be a con for small offices or for Power Users wanting more autonomy.<\/p>\n

The CON of this method:<\/p>\n

– It block user for entering new trusted sites. This can be considered a PRO in big offices, as the list is standardized by the IT’s team.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

https:\/\/blogs.msdn.microsoft.com\/microsoft_press\/2014\/04\/14\/from-the-mvps-setting-internet-explorer-trusted-site-settings-via-group-policy-object-in-windows-server-2012-r2\/<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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Go to Group Policy and then expand:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Computer Policy \/ User Configuration \/ Administrative Templates \/ Windows Components \/ Attachment Manager<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>On the right pane, double click\u00a0Inclusion list for low file types<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Click\u00a0Enable<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Include the file types such as\u00a0.exe;.bat;.reg;.vbs<\/strong>\u00a0in the Options box.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Click\u00a0OK<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hope this helps.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regards,<\/span><\/p>\n

Linda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

https:\/\/social.technet.microsoft.com\/Forums\/windows\/en-US\/5277371b-dea2-4a2b-802a-bbdc639f627f\/disable-open-file-security-warning-unknown-publisher?forum=w7itprogeneral<\/p>\n

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