I turned off UAC

[Daddy Tadpole]

Considering all the SECURE Operating systems (UNIX, AIX, Linux and MAC)
use it, or something very similar, why would you consider it stupid,
unless you are?

The problem may be that Windows used to be very sloppy in this respect. Not
everyone can afford to buy new software for every new version of Windows,
and much 10-20 year old stuff (scientific and other apps) still meets
requirements.

M$ should have corrected their earlier mistake while providing a means of
continuing to use software that is compatible but does not meet current
security requirements.

BTW is it OK to get round the problem by installing an application elsewhere
than in Program Files?

Regards

 

[KristleBawl]

The problem may be that Windows used to be very sloppy in this respect.
Not everyone can afford to buy new software for every new version of
Windows, and much 10-20 year old stuff (scientific and other apps) still
meets requirements.

M$ should have corrected their earlier mistake while providing a means
of continuing to use software that is compatible but does not meet
current security requirements.

BTW is it OK to get round the problem by installing an application
elsewhere than in Program Files?

Regards

Absolutely! I install all games and most other software in the personal
directory, under the User's name, in a subfolder I call Installed.

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

BTW is it OK to get round the problem by installing an application
elsewhere than in Program Files?

Regards

Yes.

--
"Software is like sex, it's better when it's free."
- Linus Torvalds

DRM and unintended consequences:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=435&tag=nl.e101

 

[+Bob+]

Considering all the SECURE Operating systems (UNIX, AIX, Linux and MAC) use
it, or something very similar, why would you consider it stupid, unless you
are?

It's not the strategy, it's the tactics.

 

[Gordon]

It's not the strategy, it's the tactics.

I don't see what you mean. If on Unix or Linux I do something that is a
SYSTEM change, I get an invitation to authenticate.
If on Windows (Vista or 7) I do something that is a SYSTEM change, I get an
invitation to authenticate. What's the difference?
If I do something within my User area, I do NOT get an invitation to
authenticate - on either Unix, Linux OR Windows.
Can't see the problem myself...