"C.D" <notreally@that1place.com> wrote in message
news:OsFTkid8JHA.1252@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> windows 7 rc ie 8 that came with rc refuses to turn protected mode on.
> bug? the option is ticked in options-security but no joy.

never mind. i have UAC turned off which causes protected mode off.