Neufusion

On Jun 14, 8:28 am, Jimmy Brush <j...@mvps.org> wrote:
> 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
> >>>runit, the UAC prompt pops up and says it needsadministrator
> >>> 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*passwordto 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 yourpassword?". I dont want to give away mypassword. I want
> >>> normal users to always be able to launch the application, even if I am
> >>> not there to put mypasswordin.
> >>> How can this be done?
> >> If the application requires that anadministratorrunthe program, there
> >> is nothing you can do short of making the users needing torunthe
> >> program anadministrator.
>
> >> --
> >> -JB
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
> >> Windows Vista Support FAQ -http://www.jimmah.com/vista/-Hide quoted text -
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> > 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 requireAdministratorprivileges.
>
> 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/- Hide quoted text -
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They were able to play as Standard Users in XP. No admin rights.