"path cannot be used as a trusted location for security reasons"

i have networked drive (mapped s:) keep of files.    i'm running windows 7 , started using word 2010.

want make networked drive "trusted" don't have "enable editing" on word files.     "allow trusted locations on network" checked.   in microsoft office trusted location dialog i've checked "subfolders of location trusted"     regardless of whether use drive letter s:\  or folder path, s:\sharedfiles, still same error message - "the path have entered cannot used trusted location security reasons. choose location or specific folder."  

exactly does mean?     i've seen sorts of discussion on web people trying various folk-remedies using unc paths, editing registry, running word "as administrator", etc.   of them seem work people , not others, or not work @ all.    i'm sick of playing games -  microsoft document these things?

in advance.

hi,

please add trusted location using following unc path: \\<var>server_name</var>\<var>folder_name</var>.

add mapped drive trusted location in word 2010, follow these steps: 

1. in word 2007 click the microsoft office button, , click word options.
   in word 2010 click file, , click options.
2. click trust center.
3. click trust center settings.
4. click trusted locations in left pane.
5. click select allow trusted locations on network (not recommended) check box.
6. click add new location.
7. click browse, locate , select mapped drive want trust, , click ok.
8. click ok close microsoft office trusted location dialog box.

also refer following thread:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/office/en-us/9a4b5a04-8863-4c17-ae94-23fb790c448c/cannot-define-office-2007-trusted-locations-on-our-server

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karen hu
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