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____/ Doug Mentohl on Friday 30 January 2009 17:25 : \____
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>
> As the Windows operating system cannot differentiate between a user
> clicking a button and a program clicking a button, UAC was initially
> implemented to always prompt the user via a dialog shown in the Secure
> Desktop ..
>
> Microsoft made a boo-boo in allowing users to change any Windows setting
> without any prompts. Yes, you can even change UAC settings, allow
> applications free reign in elevated mode ..
>
> http://snipurl.com/b0f92
>
http://www.withinwindows.com/2009/01/30/malware-can-turn-off-uac-in-windows-7-by-design-says-microsoft
I heard from people that UAC stands in the way of users who try to clean up
their Windows (Vista) PCs.
Isn't it ironic?
UAC lets the crackers in while keeping the users who try to clean up the mess
out.
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~~ Best of wishes
Roy S. Schestowitz | You can never get nine women to deliver a baby in a
month
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