Neufusion wrote:
> On Jun 13, 3:26 pm, Jimmy Brush <j...@mvps.org> wrote:
>> Neufusion wrote:
>>> I installed Battlefield 2142 on my Windows Vista Ultimate PC. When I
>>> run it, the UAC prompt pops up and says it needs administrator
>>> priveldeges. I accept and it works.
>>> When a normal (non-admin) user logs into my PC and tries to play, it
>>> pops up and asks for *MY* password to authorize access. I type in MY
>>> password, accept, and it works.
>>> I just got a call on my cell phone - "Hey, I want to play BF2142, what
>>> is your password?". I dont want to give away my password. I want
>>> normal users to always be able to launch the application, even if I am
>>> not there to put my password in.
>>> How can this be done?
>> If the application requires that an administrator run the program, there
>> is nothing you can do short of making the users needing to run the
>> program an administrator.
>>
>> --
>> -JB
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
>> Windows Vista Support FAQ -http://www.jimmah.com/vista/- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> So kids can't play current games unless they are a system
> administrator? Nice.
>
Unfortunately, Microsoft can't force application developers to write
software that doesn't require Administrator privileges.
I suggest writing the game developer to see if there are any plans to
release a patch to make it not require admin power.
--
-JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
Windows Vista Support FAQ -
http://www.jimmah.com/vista/