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I have several batch files and other programs that I use regularly linked from my Favorites folder and I display that folder in my task bar.

Now every time I start each of that programs I am prompted with a security warning that programs from the Internet are dangerous.

I don't have a check box or anything in that warning that I could check to indicate that this file is fine and no thread at all. (In fact I wrote them myself)

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The problem can be resolved by telling windows that the files in the folder are to be trusted.

You have to open a command line prompt and issue the command:

ICACLS "CORRECT_PATH" /Setintegritylevel (OI)(CI)M

Where CORRECT_PATH is C:\Users\USER_NAME\Favorites\Verknüpfungen on my computer (a German version) so its most likely C:\Users\USER_NAME\Favorites\Links for English ones. Replace "USER_NAME" by your user name. You can find this easily by opening a command line with the cmd command (type it in the search bar of your start menu) and using:

cd Favorites
dir

ICACLS is the windows program to manipulate the security settings of files and folders. The option /setintegritylevel manipulates the trust levels. The options mean (OI) Objects inherit the settings, (CI) Containers inherit the settings, M Medium trust.

You can issue ICACLS /? to get more information.

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