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1. Jaredvcxz said on April 19, 2010, 02:57:47 PM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,185 posts

I have a bit of a problem with the UAC in Windows 7.

You see, I have a program on startup that overclocks my graphics card using software(EVGA Precision). Every time I start my computer, the UAC blocks it naturally.

Is there any way to allow a program through UAC permanantly, without needing my direct confirmation?

2. FreezeWarp said on April 19, 2010, 03:46:20 PM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,186 posts

In depends. You can turn off the security features completely, though thats not always the best practice. The application /should/ be able to run as a normal user, though (you can also run it as a superuser from the start).

3. Jaredvcxz said on April 19, 2010, 05:42:43 PM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,185 posts

I am running it as administrator from startup. That's why it needs to go through the UAC. But I don't want to turn it off because Windows will annoy the crap out of me, and it's generally unsafe.

4. Flareon said on April 20, 2010, 05:16:47 PM (-07:00)

Mudkip
43 posts

People got by before UAC. I see no reason to need it now, unless you're THAT bad about your computing habits. (Ooo, shiny cursor. Must download. Comes with a free screensaver? Sweet!)

5. Jaredvcxz said on April 20, 2010, 06:06:22 PM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,185 posts

Well, Win7 isn't annoying me about turning UAC off, so I guess I'll keep it this way.

6. FreezeWarp said on April 20, 2010, 07:07:11 PM (-07:00)

Kyurem
2,186 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by Flareon View Post
People got by before UAC. I see no reason to need it now, unless you're THAT bad about your computing habits. (Ooo, shiny cursor. Must download. Comes with a free screensaver? Sweet!)
It is fundamentally more secure, though I know what you're saying. Windows 7 nags a lot less, and Linux is equally secure without any nagging (assuming you have SELinux or AppArmor installed - w/o its just as vulnerable as Windows ME).

7. Jaredvcxz said on April 21, 2010, 03:46:18 AM (-07:00)

Giratina
3,185 posts

Quote:
Originally Posted by FreezeWarp View Post
w/o its just as vulnerable as Windows ME).
The only difference is that ME didn't run long enough to get infected.

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