Re: UAC Questions

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Hi Wallaby,



Following installation of an application(program), the application will not require the user to provide consent or credentials, unless it is an administrative application. So, simple local applications such as a word processor or a media player won't usually need administrative permission. Applications that can affect OS files such as Vista's administrative tools or 3rd party applications such as Acronis, need administrative permission.





One way of trying to get around this is to turn UAC off. Not recommended.



For more information on UAC go here:



http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/0d75f774-8514-4c9e-ac08-4c21f5c6c2d91033.mspx?mfr=true



Go here to see a few reasons why it is not recommended to turn off UAC:



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control




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"wallaby" <noone@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:A8E59E52-D841-49F5-B99F-A46063DD7814@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Is there some way of telling UAC "this is a good program" - so that it doeds not ask every time - the HIPS like apps, with which I am familiar, learn on the job - ie they have a remember this decision and dont ask again check box (AnVir, Spybot, Comodo, Online Armor to name a few).


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