Windows 7 Internet Explorer 8 protected mode issue

I developed a Java applet that launches an executable file.

When I launch an executable file using the applet - with "protected mode activated" - my sistem crashes.

If I were to put my website in the trusted sites' list, it would work. However, I can't do that because some of the links of my site don't work in this mode.

Does someone know how can I prevent this behavior?

In other words, is it possible to run an executable in protected mode without putting the website in the开发者_运维问答 trusted sites' list?

Thank you very much and best regards.

You cant launch executables from the applet due to security settings. You will have to convert your applet to Web Start app.