run as ??

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I have installed and left as default the settings for MS
Spyware. I now get a dialog box that asks how I want
to "Run As" each program that is opened.
Is there a way to eliminate this - I even tried to
uninstall and with the program removed it still asks for
who you wan to run the program as each time you open a
program.
 
I think I can find a fix for this rather quickly, but it might help to know
which version of Windows you are running?
 
I think that it is likely that spyware removal has left the settings for the
Run action in the Windows Shell in some disarray. This dialog box would
normally only be shown if you right-click on the executable and choose RunAs
intentionally--this isn't a direct result of action by Microsoft
Antispyware.

OK - found a fix. This involves downloading an executable from a third
party site. I can assure you that this site is maintained by a Microsoft
MVP, and that the information and downloads are reputable and safe--but you
might not want to take my word for it--so I hope others will verify that for
us!

See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Fixes, Run As Dialog Opens When Double Clicking
a Shortcut

The site navigation doesn't allow me to post a direct link, but if you
follow the text above, and click on Windows XP fixes, they are then listed
in two columns in alphabetic order.

This should fix the issue.
 
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