Hi Donald
This is actually the same way that UAC works, IF you are following the
recommended best practices and logging on with a Standard User account.
Unfortunately, most users are still making the same mistake that they did
with XP and using an administrator account for their everyday logon.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User
"Donald L McDaniel" <orthocross@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:29:37 -0500, "Richard G. Harper"
> <rgharper@xxxxxx> wrote:
> Quote:
>>Try right-clicking the setup or installer program and selecting the "Run
>>as
>>Administrator" option.
>
> That usually works for me. However, there are times it won't.
> Personally, I prefer OS X's way of handling user privilege elevations:
> simply enter your Admin password for EVERY installation.
>
> Anyway, we are stuck with UAC, so there is no use crying over what
> should be.
>
> Donald McDaniel