vista makes you log in to move files

[AMD]

why does vista make you UAC just to move a file or folder? This is so
incredibly stupid of MS.

 

[Dave]

Only if you're trying to move them to a folder that you probably shouldn't
be, or to one you don't "own".

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Understanding User Account Control in Windows Vista
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/help/f941cb45-b2cd-4b39-ab87-cb9ea959f44e1033.mspx

User Account Control
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/useraccountcontrol.mspx
How to use User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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why does vista make you UAC just to move a file or folder? This is so
incredibly stupid of MS.

 

[AMD]

Understanding User Account Control in Windows Vista
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/help/f941cb45-b2cd-4b39-ab87-cb9ea959f44e1033.mspx

User Account Control
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/features/details/useraccountcontrol.mspx
How to use User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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why does vista make you UAC just to move a file or folder? This is so
incredibly stupid of MS.

I don't need to know about UAC since i already know it.

 

[AMD]

Only if you're trying to move them to a folder that you probably shouldn't
be, or to one you don't "own".

yeah, as the admin you own everything. except for me i just put files from
the desktop to the c: and it uac me all the stinking time yet i am the
admin.

 

[dennis@home]

I don't need to know about UAC since i already know it.

Really?

 

[Dave Cox]

yeah, as the admin you own everything. except for me i just put
files from the desktop to the c: and it uac me all the stinking
time yet i am the admin.

Can I ask why you want/choose to store files in the root directory?

 

[Mike Glenn]

you are not the SUPER ADMIN though...

The true 100% admin account is hidden in vista..

its not like XP

 

[Rich]

why does vista make you UAC just to move a file or folder? This is so

incredibly stupid of MS.

Yeah .. what's an embezzler to do now?


Rich

 

[Mike Glenn]

Can I ask why you want/choose to store files in the root directory?

Mr Cocks, your question is stupid....

You have your drive.. you want to save files..

why NOT save them at the root?

Its your drive you can save wherever you want!

 

[Yukon Jack]

yeah, as the admin you own everything. except for me i just put files from
the desktop to the c: and it uac me all the stinking time yet i am the
admin.

It only takes a few extra seconds to grant permission. It's there because if
you require permission then so would a hacker that is trying to mess up your
PC.

 

[Yukon Jack]

I don't need to know about UAC since i already know it.

Then you must know how to turn it off so you won't be bothered by it
anymore.

 

[Dave Cox]

Mr Cocks, your question is stupid....

You have your drive.. you want to save files..

why NOT save them at the root?

Its your drive you can save wherever you want!

I use to get teased about my last name in 3rd grade.

My question was out of curiosity, why the OP chooses to store his
files in the root. If you think asking a question is stupid because
one is curious so be it.

I personally like a more managed file structure under my user
account. If the OP offers some advice or opinion why he/she prefers
to store their files in the root directory of C:\ I am the first to
jump at the chance for a more efficient way of doing things.

So he/she answering my stupid question just might be useful to me or
anyone else reading my stupid question. Or! just maybe the OP will
realize that storing his/her files in the Root might not be the
best or most efficient place to store the files.




Have a nice day Mr. Glenn

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

AMD

The behavior you are seeing is normal for Vista. You need to be aware of a
couple of key bits of information.

1. An Administrator account in Vista is designed to run with standard user
privileges. It has the capability of elevating to administrator privileges
when a program requests the elevation or when the administrator explicitly
gives a program this permission.

2. Unlike previous versions of Windows, such as XP, certain areas of the
file system and registry are heavily resricted, such as C:, Program Files,
C:\Windows, HKLM, etc. Writing to these areas will always initiate an
elevation prompt.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

 

[AMD]

Can I ask why you want/choose to store files in the root directory?

--
The most reliable time to upgrade to a new Operating System is at the
end of its life cycle.

Dave

Easier access etc.

 

[AMD]

AMD

The behavior you are seeing is normal for Vista. You need to be aware of a
couple of key bits of information.

1. An Administrator account in Vista is designed to run with standard user
privileges. It has the capability of elevating to administrator privileges
when a program requests the elevation or when the administrator explicitly
gives a program this permission.

2. Unlike previous versions of Windows, such as XP, certain areas of the
file system and registry are heavily resricted, such as C:, Program Files,
C:\Windows, HKLM, etc. Writing to these areas will always initiate an
elevation prompt.

--

Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

I know it's normal, but it so ticks me off. There is nothing wrong in my
opinion moving any file or folder from the desktop to c:.

Ok here's one question then. How do you make Vista work more like XP then?
Vista really sucks with a lot of stuff for me.. I think Vista totally bites
in a lot of ways and this new security stuff is a major gripe I have since
I'm not in any environment that has to worry about securty. I mean that I'm
the only user and I know what I'm doing mostly and am just a home user. I
know you can turn UAC off, but there's got to be a lot more to do to make
Vista like XP more. I hate certain things about Vista that I really have
thought to go back to XP. But I really like the GUI in Vista compared to how
ugly XP is. Plus some other Vista stuff is nice.