I've discovered a couple of things that might be helpful since I wrote
earlier. Hotsync Manager (for syncing with my Palm TX handheld) seems to be
blocked in the Quick Launch bar EVERY TIME I start the computer. I don't
mind being asked the first time it tries to launch, but there is hopefully
some way to enable Vista to get the fact that this is an approved program and
not ask me again. I would also like to able to give blanket approval for
programs that I know are safe, and which I run frequently. Do you know of
any way to do this, give an "always approve this program" rating to a
program? The issue about Windows Mail seems to be similar. If I either shut
off UAC, or, when running with UAC on do a "run as administrator", it works
fine. If I don't run as administrator, it won't work. This was not the
way the program used to run before I reformatted and reinstalled, neither
does it work that way on my laptop, which is what I'm using at the moment.
Any assistance to getting these bugs worked out will be appreciated,
hopefully in a way that will let me continue to run UAC.
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Larry S
"DevilsPGD" wrote:
Quote:
> In message <CEDD3AEE-036C-4678-9C6C-62C2BF767E1B@xxxxxx> Larry S.
> <LarryS@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Quote:
> >After putting up with the user account controls constantly asking me for
> >approval, and then finding it blocking programs from my quick launch bar
> >which I needed, I decided to shut it off. I did not have a problem doing
> >that, but now I keep getting nagged to turn it back on. Since I am the only
> >one with access to this computer, which is in a private home office and uses
> >a secure login for access, I am comfortable with it off,
>
> Then you've completely misunderstood the threat that UAC mitigates, and
> as a result, you are an ideal target for UAC. Turn it back on, and fix
> the programs which constantly need UAC elevation.
>
> Which programs, and what are you expecting them to do that needs
> administrative permissions?
> Quote:
> >and would like to
> >stop the Vista nagware
>
> You've also misunderstood what nagware means.
>
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>