30. Run Blocked Startup Programs
Windows Vista is very security conscious and
programs that run automatically when
PC starts come under particular
scrutiny.
If, for example, a startup
application requires permission or
maybe an administrator password, User
Account Control (UAC) kicks in and
blocks the program from starting. An example of such
a startup program could be update manager
software such as Adobe Update
Manager
To let you know that the program has been
blocked, a message will appear in the notification
tray to the right of your desktop, near the clock.
If you need this program to run you will need to
give it the required permission, as follows:
1/Right Click on the
blocked startup program icon in the
notification tray.
2/ Click on the Run Blocked Program
option.
3/ From the list that appears, Click on the
program you wish to run
4/ If confirmation or an administrator password
is required the user Account Control
(UAC) will prompt you for that information or
permission.
5/ If required type in your administrator
password or Click the continue
button (only if UAC need confirmation), if
requested.
6/ The blocked program should now run.
Note
Blocked Startup Program is part of
Vista's security and you will be
required to go through this procedure each time the
particular program requires to run when Windows
starts. However, where update managers are concerned
as soon as all the updates have been completed the
program will no longer require to run at startup
and, therefore, you should not be prompted.
Recently, however, I have been made aware of a
workaround which will effectively
turn off this option completely. For further details
on this workaround visit the following link:
Vista Blocked Programs at Startup- Fix Once and for
All