You can't grant those programs administrator privileges automatically, by
design. You should either block them or contact the manufacturer for an
updated version, compatible with Windows Vista.
Error message when you reach the Windows Vista Desktop: "Windows has blocked
some startup programs"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930367/en-us
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Regards,
Daniel Martín
Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
"Bob Newmam" <> wrote in message
news:HVpii.190739$...
> Vista is blocking to of my programs at in the Startup folder, there is
> supposed to be a setting in Defender to tell it these programs are okay.
> How can I add them if they are not already listed there?
>
> Thanks... Bob