TweakUAC - feedback?

Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC
prompts.

They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
writing scripts etc.

Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.

Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and
other things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to
immunise Spybot S&D (for example).

See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/

Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says
on the tin?

Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad
thing?

"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote:

>Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC
>prompts.
>
>They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
>writing scripts etc.
>
>Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.
>
>Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and
>other things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to
>immunise Spybot S&D (for example).
>
>See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/
>
>Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says
>on the tin?

It does. Most of the prompts are gone. IE still runs in "protected
mode".

>Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad
>thing?

Depends on your outlook. Personally, I've run online for 17 years
without ever needing UAC... so I like it.

"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote:

>Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC
>prompts.
>
>They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
>writing scripts etc.
>
>Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.
>
>Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and
>other things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to
>immunise Spybot S&D (for example).
>
>See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/
>
>Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says
>on the tin?

It does. Most of the prompts are gone. IE still runs in "protected
mode".

>Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad
>thing?

Depends on your outlook. Personally, I've run online for 17 years
without ever needing UAC... so I like it.

Nonny <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote:

>"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote:

[snip]

motzarella.org has been burping extra posts for the past 24 hours.

"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
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> Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC Also, if
> it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad thing?
>


Putting UAC "in quiet mode" is equivalent to having a burglar alarm
installed, turning off the siren, and then imagining that you're secure
because it says "protected mode" on the tin.

I'm sure you can work out just how secure that is.

--
Jon

> Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says on
> the tin?

Yes, it does what it says on the tin.

But, I actually LIKE the UAC prompts! The fact is, they are pretty rare in
normal use UNLESS:

1/ you are running software which doesn't comply with the XP programming
guidelines - in which case you'd be well advised to upgrade it, or.....

2/ you are performing various administrative tasks - in which case you
really should log on with an administrator account anyway, and then you just
get the confirmation prompt

The big advantage of the UAC prompts is that Vista TELLS you when something
with security implications is about to happen. TweakUAC effectively just
says "OK" to every UAC prompt. What is the use of that?

For instance, a UAC prompt when casually browsing the web should raise alarm
bells with you. You really don't want an "automatic OK"!

Seriously, I've been hammering my Vista machine for 18 months and, once I'd
got it configured as I want it, UAC prompts are very rare indeed. The only
time I ever see one these days is when I'm installing a new program.

SteveT

I have no problem with having to click 2 or 3 UAC messages. Getting rid of
UAC is like getting rid of some of your bodyguards. Sure, maybe you can
defend yourself or you think you can duck a bullet, but if you got extra help
why turn it down?

OK, so maybe that's not the best analogy.

Bottom line, if UAC is going to minimize the chances of me or someone else
of screwing up my OS or files then I'll accept the fact that my clicking
fingers might have to get a bit more exercise.

The only occassional problems I've had with UAC is importing some files from
another computer and UAC has me going through some extra steps to gain
administrative permission. UAC is one paranoid piece of software.

--
oscar

....Right click is your best friend...


"Smirnoff" wrote:

> Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC
> prompts.
>
> They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
> writing scripts etc.
>
> Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.
>
> Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and
> other things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to
> immunise Spybot S&D (for example).
>
> See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/
>
> Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says
> on the tin?
>
> Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad
> thing?
>
>
>

Jon - your reply is excellent - hope you do not mind if I pass it on!
Users who do not understand the "complete" function of UAC are those who
consider it "annoying".

A few facts about UAC - it's origin was predicated on the fact that the
majority of users operate in the Administrator Mode rather than as a
Standard User thereby compromising security.

There are four different colored UAC shields and background which indicae
the threat severity. UAC only apears when attempting to use/alter system
files or run programs/utilities not certified or diigtally signed. In other
words you may know, or think so, that the action you are considering is
safe, however the OS does not know.

The majority of spyware/malware/security threats gain access through the
desktop - which is way at the UAC prompt the desktop is frozen (grayed out)
until the action is approved or disapproved.

If you select allow via the UAC prompt and UAC is still not sure of the
results of the action, it creates virtual system and registry locations
(major action of Proteced Mode) just in case.

"Jon" <Email_Address@SomewhereOrOther.com> wrote in message
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> "Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> newsC1BA86F-3B13-4FD2-80FD-126204C73647@microsoft.com...
>> Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC Also, if
>> it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad thing?
>>
>
>
> Putting UAC "in quiet mode" is equivalent to having a burglar alarm
> installed, turning off the siren, and then imagining that you're secure
> because it says "protected mode" on the tin.
>
> I'm sure you can work out just how secure that is.
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>

UAC is a nuisance until after the last action it could have saved you from.

"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
newsC1BA86F-3B13-4FD2-80FD-126204C73647@microsoft.com...
> Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC prompts.
>
> They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
> writing scripts etc.
>
> Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.
>
> Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and other
> things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to immunise
> Spybot S&D (for example).
>
> See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/
>
> Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says on
> the tin?
>
> Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad thing?
>

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote:

>UAC is a nuisance until after the last action it could have saved you from.

The next such instance will be the FIRST for me in many, many years
online.

Didn't need it then, don't need it now.


>
>"Smirnoff" <someone@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
>newsC1BA86F-3B13-4FD2-80FD-126204C73647@microsoft.com...
>> Have seen various fixes given in this group for the annoying UAC prompts.
>>
>> They range from turning it off completely, (NOT a good idea I think), to
>> writing scripts etc.
>>
>> Saw a post mentioning TweakUAC.
>>
>> Apparently it allows you to run UAC in "quiet" mode. Keeping IE and other
>> things protected without having to "Run as Administrator" to immunise
>> Spybot S&D (for example).
>>
>> See : http://www.tweak-uac.com/
>>
>> Just wondered if many people have tried it and does it do what it says on
>> the tin?
>>
>> Also, if it DOES do what it says on the tin, is it a good or a bad thing?
>>