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My Vista Rant
DrewKaree:
--- Quote from: AndyWarne on January 31, 2007, 07:57:20 am ---
Turning of UAC does not get rid of all these annoying prompts.
Andy
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Zero_Hour:
UAC popups can be completely disabled by using the Group policy editor, where a more specific list of options concerning UAC control can be found.
Run gpEdit.msc
Go to : Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options |
Sort by Name, and all the UAC related stuff should be on the bottom of the list. You can change their properties from there.
Much the same as MS, I take no responsibility if you machine is Hax0red. :P
Donkey_Kong:
--- Quote from: AndyWarne on January 31, 2007, 07:57:20 am ---I have just finished 3 weeks of using Vista for developing and testing some of my apps and I have to say I cant wait to get back to XP!
The security “features” in vista are simply too intrusive. The approach seems to be fundamentally flawed. Instead of encouraging the user to install anti-virus software and set up a daily backup, the approach seems to be akin to making sure all internal doors of a house are locked except when moving from room to room rather than keep the front door locked.
What kinds of mortal dangers are being guarded against anyway? It seems that MS is almost taking some kind or revenge for being accused of security holes in the past, and making everyone suffer.
How many users who have correctly updated firewalls and backup properly have suffered catastrophic loss of data or security breaches? I would have thought very few. The level of inconvenience caused by the security features far outweighs the risks.
Security should always be a balanced compromise otherwise car manufacturers would make drivers press a special button marked “I understand this might cause danger, confirm you want to do this” every time they exceed 30 MPH.
Having several prompts and warnings show up even when copying a file is far over the top. I wonder what a pschoanalyst would make of the benign stress caused by the screen becoming dark and giving warnings of dire consequences every time a user performs an action?
Turning of UAC does not get rid of all these annoying prompts.
The depressing part of this is that most of us will have to suffer Vista, just a matter of when...
Andy
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Dang Andy!! You ARE human! I was starting to wonder if you weren't some kind of fancy Euro Frankin Joy-Bot.
pssssst andy can't figure out his vista... :laugh2:
I bet they soaked you good for it too. JK man. Good luck with whatever new high buck fancy OS you settle on and get back to work and keep us in the goodies!!
:cheers:
RayB:
--- Quote from: DrewKaree on February 06, 2007, 01:15:14 pm ---
--- Quote from: AndyWarne on January 31, 2007, 07:57:20 am ---Turning of UAC does not get rid of all these annoying prompts.
Andy
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Maybe you IT geeks know what a UAC is, but I sure don't.
patrickl:
People interested in or using Vista will know and otherwise google knows.
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