Windows 7 UAC and Run as Administrator

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  1. Posts : 373
    Windows 7 Ultimate x6
       #1

    Windows 7 UAC and Run as Administrator


    Is double-clicking and clicking Yes at the prompt of UAC (mine is set at Default) WIHOUT right-clicking and choosing "Run as Administrator" have the same effect as doing the same WITH right-clicking and choosing "Run as Administrator" ???
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  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Keven,

    If it's not only a Open file - security warning prompt, and the program is set or written to Run as administrator by default, then yes. :)
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  3. Posts : 373
    Windows 7 Ultimate x6
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I'm not sure if I got that, can you please expound further?
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  4. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    No problem mate.

    Clicking on the links will give you more detailed information about that item. Basically some program are written to run as administrator when ran by default. You can also manuallly set a program to run as administrator by default without having to right click first.
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  5. Posts : 373
    Windows 7 Ultimate x6
    Thread Starter
       #5

    How would I exactly now if one program is set to run as admin by default?
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  6. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    If you double click on the program's shortcut and get a UAC prompt and not a Open file - security warning prompt, then it is. :)
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  7. Posts : 373
    Windows 7 Ultimate x6
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Alright :) So as long as I don't have that Open File - Security Warning, I'm entirely sure that it is ran as administrator. Thanks!
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  8. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    Yeppers. You're welcome. :)
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  9. Posts : 373
    Windows 7 Ultimate x6
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Isn't the blue and yellow shield icon on application files an indication that it won't run as an administrator if I don't right-click and choose "run as admin" ?
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  10. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #10

    Hello Kevin,

    Just the opposite. That shield on a icon indicates that the program will run elevated when you open it, and it will require UAC approval before it does. :)
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