UAC

[Jaredvcxz]

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?

[FreezeWarp]

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).

[Jaredvcxz]

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.

[Flareon]

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!)

[Jaredvcxz]

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

[FreezeWarp]

Originally Posted by Flareon

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).

[Jaredvcxz]

Originally Posted by FreezeWarp

w/o its just as vulnerable as Windows ME).

The only difference is that ME didn't run long enough to get infected.