vba code. Open iExplorer (Win Vista)

Hi,

I am working with Windows Vista & Outlook 2007, where I have an addIn in vba.
I would like to open within the addIn a "hidden" iExplorer window, but when the "protected mode" is activated, it is always visible. I have seen that if I started the Outlook with "as Admnistrator", the addIn opens a "hidden" iExplorer window. So:

a) Can I open an iExplorer "as Administrator" from my vba code?
b) Can I open an external (mine) app "as Admin" and there start iExplorer (I suppose it would be hidden)

Any other idea? Any sugggestion?

Thanks in advance

there has been threads in classic VB forum for doing run as by code, i remember posting in one sometime ago, do a search there

there was also a thread in classic VB this week regarding setting admin tokens for program to run in vista

You would have to include a manifest file with your addin (being written in what language and version?) to designate it to be "requireAdministrator" credientials and prompt for login if not. Thi swill elevate the process on a administrator security token but if IE in not already in the Protected Mode then it wont open that way. Its depenadant upon the UAC being on in order to have protected mode on in IE.