Allow Prog to Make Changes

[Zam]

I have a program installed in C:\Program Files as usual. When I run it I
get "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher
to make changes to this computer?"

I have flagged the exe to run as administrator, doesn't help. Is there a
way to disable the UAC message for only this program?

-z

 

[Speaking in silver]

I have a program installed in C:\Program Files as usual. When I run it I
get "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher
to make changes to this computer?"

I have flagged the exe to run as administrator, doesn't help. Is there a
way to disable the UAC message for only this program?

What program is that?
What kind of changes is it trying to make?
Are you sure it's UAC who stops it?
Have you tried to take ownership of that folder?
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...ership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/

Please share.

 

[Zam]

What program is that?
Windows7Manager.exe

What kind of changes is it trying to make?
Are you sure it's UAC who stops it?

I have no idea what changes it wants to make. I'm not sure it's UAC who
stops it. Who else would stop it?

Have you tried to take ownership of that folder?

Downloaded and tried this. No change. Tried sharing the folder with
everyone. Doesn't help. All thoughts appreciated.

-z

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Zam.

Just to save everyone else the trouble of looking it up, that file
(Windows7Manager.exe) is NOT a part of Windows 7 - and it did not come from
Microsoft.

Bing gets 77 hits; the home website seems to be here:
http://www.yamicsoft.com/windows7manager/

"Windows 7 Manager is a system utility that helps you optimize, tweak, and
clean up Windows 7. It will increase your system speed, improve system
security, and meet all of your expectations"

WHY did you think you need this program? What did you expect it to do for
YOU? What gives you confidence that this program is not Snake Oil? Have
you seen reviews or reports about it from reliable sources? And, probably
most important...

Did you set a Restore Point before you tried to install it?

I've never heard of the program or tried it, so obviously I can't comment on
its merits. But installing any .exe file without a clear understanding of
what it will do is NOT "practicing safe hex". Maybe UAC just saved your
electronic life.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

 

[SC Tom]

I have no idea what changes it wants to make. I'm not sure it's UAC who
stops it. Who else would stop it?


Downloaded and tried this. No change. Tried sharing the folder with
everyone. Doesn't help. All thoughts appreciated.

-z

I would be a little afraid and a lot leery of a program that wants to make
untold changes to my system. You didn't give them a credit card number, did
you?

SC Tom

 

[milt]

Hi, Zam.

Just to save everyone else the trouble of looking it up, that file
(Windows7Manager.exe) is NOT a part of Windows 7 - and it did not come
from Microsoft.

Bing gets 77 hits; the home website seems to be here:
http://www.yamicsoft.com/windows7manager/

"Windows 7 Manager is a system utility that helps you optimize, tweak,
and clean up Windows 7. It will increase your system speed, improve
system security, and meet all of your expectations"

WHY did you think you need this program? What did you expect it to do
for YOU? What gives you confidence that this program is not Snake Oil?
Have you seen reviews or reports about it from reliable sources? And,
probably most important...

Did you set a Restore Point before you tried to install it?

I've never heard of the program or tried it, so obviously I can't
comment on its merits. But installing any .exe file without a clear
understanding of what it will do is NOT "practicing safe hex". Maybe
UAC just saved your electronic life.

RC

Sounds like something I would avoid like the plague. Probably will cause
nothing but troubles. Its crap like this that people install and then
curse about how buggy and unusable Windows is.

 

[Speaking in silver]

Hi, Zam.

Just to save everyone else the trouble of looking it up, that file
(Windows7Manager.exe) is NOT a part of Windows 7 - and it did not come
from Microsoft.

Bing gets 77 hits; the home website seems to be here:
http://www.yamicsoft.com/windows7manager/

"Windows 7 Manager is a system utility that helps you optimize, tweak, and
clean up Windows 7. It will increase your system speed, improve system
security, and meet all of your expectations"

WHY did you think you need this program? What did you expect it to do for
YOU? What gives you confidence that this program is not Snake Oil? Have
you seen reviews or reports about it from reliable sources? And, probably
most important...
Did you set a Restore Point before you tried to install it?
I've never heard of the program or tried it,
so obviously I can't comment on its merits. But installing any .exe file
without a clear understanding of what it will do is NOT "practicing safe
hex". Maybe UAC just saved your electronic life.

LOL!!!
Is this post a complete joke?
Are you working for Microsoft?

Windows 7 Manager is a fantastic program, tested by thousands of users,
including myself. One of the many reviews you can find, if your boss allows
you to read something outside Microsoft.com:
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/software/vista-manager.aspx

Of course W7M gives you the option to create a restore point before any
change is applied. We are talking about GOOD software here, not Microsoft
crap. By the way, one of the first things I did after installing it was to
get rid of the annoying UAC!

 

[Speaking in silver]

Windows7Manager.exe
I have no idea what changes it wants to make. I'm not sure it's UAC who
stops it. Who else would stop it?


Downloaded and tried this. No change. Tried sharing the folder with
everyone. Doesn't help. All thoughts appreciated.

Sorry, I meant 'please share your comments here', not sharing the folder!



Windows 7 Manager is a very good program.
Do you get that message when trying to install it or after it has been
installed?

If it's the second option, then you have installed W7 Manager and now you
want it to make some changes for you to your Window 7 system (like disabling
hibernate funcion, or remembering folder views, or whatever) and it is only
normal that Windows complains that you are trying to change it, because
that's what you're doing.

If you are SURE about the changes, then simply answer: 'YES, I want to allow
this program to make the changes'.

However, it is always a good idea to create a restore point before changing
anything, so that you can revert to the previous situation in case you don't
like the results. Fortunately, W7 Manager gives you the option to do that
before any change is made.

Please explain what changes you want W7 Manager to make and when do you get
that message, exactly.

Regards.

 

[Zam]

Windows 7 Manager is a very good program.
Do you get that message when trying to install it or after it has been
installed?

After it was installed. I get the error every time it runs, just when it
starts.

If you are SURE about the changes, then simply answer: 'YES, I want to
allow this program to make the changes'.

I was hoping to disable the warning just for this program. I wouldn't start
it without expecting that I might change something.

I'm pretty religious about restore points, and I have Acronis making images
of my C: drive every night. If something gets mangled I can go all the way
back.

I'm a developer, new to w7. Someone else on my crew suggested w7mgr and
it's handy.

Programs I write myself that make "changes to my computer" don't invoke
this message. I guess I'll try getting hold of yamicsoft support.

Thx.

-z

 

[Dave-UK]

After it was installed. I get the error every time it runs, just when it
starts.
I was hoping to disable the warning just for this program. I wouldn't start
it without expecting that I might change something.

I'm pretty religious about restore points, and I have Acronis making images
of my C: drive every night. If something gets mangled I can go all the way
back.

I'm a developer, new to w7. Someone else on my crew suggested w7mgr and
it's handy.

Programs I write myself that make "changes to my computer" don't invoke
this message. I guess I'll try getting hold of yamicsoft support.

Thx.

-z

The start-up message from UAC is normal for this program, and there is no easy
way of selectively having one program bypass UAC. I think Microsoft had a tool
for developers to create a database or 'white list' of programs that were able to
run without UAC prompts but I don't think it's worth the bother for the average
user.
Perhaps the programs you write don't have to access sensitive areas like the root
or Windows folders etc. and only make changes to users data and users folders.

 

[Zam]

Just to save everyone else the trouble of looking it up, that file
(Windows7Manager.exe) is NOT a part of Windows 7 - and it did not come
from Microsoft.

Oh, sorry, didn't mean to imply that it was a MS program I was wondering
about. I know what this is, some folks on my development team use it. It
just groups a bunch of windows setup stuff all in one place, like more
detailed folder and other options.

Bing gets 77 hits; the home website seems to be here:
http://www.yamicsoft.com/windows7manager/

Right. They've had such utilities for previous windows versions for years.
I've never used any but many of my colleagues like them.

Since I'm going to be writing programs on a w7 box I liked this program as
it saves me time it takes to go rooting through w7 looking for all the
setup things whose whereabouts I know in XP but not in 7. I managed to skip
Vista so it's all new. It didn't look like I'd need 7 either so I didn't
bother with the betas and RC. I'm just getting started.

Did you set a Restore Point before you tried to install it?

Of course.

I've never heard of the program or tried it, so obviously I can't
comment on its merits. But installing any .exe file without a clear
understanding of what it will do is NOT "practicing safe hex". Maybe
UAC just saved your electronic life.

I make restore points to save copies of the registry and I keep 5 days of
C: image backups that get created overnight. My electronic life was not in
danger but thanks for the concern.

-z

 

[Zam]

The start-up message from UAC is normal for this program, and there is
no easy way of selectively having one program bypass UAC. I think
Microsoft had a tool for developers to create a database or 'white
list' of programs that were able to run without UAC prompts but I
don't think it's worth the bother for the average user.

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.

-z

 

[Dave-UK]

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know.

-z

You might be interested in this article about how to create
a database of settings for a program:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=635

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Zam.

In light of your experiences - and Speaking in silver's comments - perhaps I
was over-cautious. So I'll withdraw my reservations - in YOUR case.
Less-experienced users still must be careful when installing downloaded
programs.

I've found Win7's version of UAC to be much less intrusive than Vista's.
But, then, I'm not a developer, so perhaps I don't see the UAC prompt as
often as you do, so it's not as much a nuisance for me.

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

 

[Allen]

I have a program installed in C:\Program Files as usual. When I run it I
get "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher
to make changes to this computer?"

I have flagged the exe to run as administrator, doesn't help. Is there a
way to disable the UAC message for only this program?

-z

Zam, I have the same problem with Paint Shop Pro ver 9, which is my
favorite image program. The same message has popped up on some other
programs, but I don't recall which ones. I am fuming impatiently while
waiting for SP1. My installation of W7 is so buggy it needs an exterminator.
Allen

 

[Nil]

Zam, I have the same problem with Paint Shop Pro ver 9, which is
my favorite image program. The same message has popped up on some
other programs, but I don't recall which ones. I am fuming
impatiently while waiting for SP1. My installation of W7 is so
buggy it needs an exterminator. Allen

Paint Shop Pro 9 was released more than 5 years ago. It was never
designed to run correctly in Vista or Windows 7, and it never will.

A workaround is to install it to another location, outside of Program
Files.

 

[Zam]

Less-experienced users still must be careful when
installing downloaded programs.

I like the UAC. I don't want to turn it off. It's always possible I can
wind up with something I didn't intend that will be kept locked up by UAC.

I just want to white-list programs I trust. If that isn't possible I'd
rather live with UAC than turn it off, but becoming desensitized to the
warnings isn't healthy either.

-z

 

[Allen]

I have a program installed in C:\Program Files as usual. When I run it I
get "Do you want to allow the following program from an unknown publisher
to make changes to this computer?"

I have flagged the exe to run as administrator, doesn't help. Is there a
way to disable the UAC message for only this program?

-z

Here's another case that I just encountered. I tried to uninstall a
program using the Control Panel option. It kept saying "preparing to
uninstall" so I brought up Windows Task Manager, which told me the
program was waiting for a response. I dug down and found the usual "Do
you want...." message with the following:

Program: C:\Windows\Installer

Publisher: _Unknown_ ! (boldface from M$, ! from me)

Can you believe that M$ doesn't know itself? I'm beginning to think that
7 is actually worse than Vista. Oh, and the response block did not show
up on the screen until WTM showed it to me!

Allen

 

[kyilmaz]

WINDOWS 7 ASKS FOR PERMISSION TO OPEN IE8 and there are other problems

IT would be fine if it asked for permision once but it does it everytim and its ridiculous for Windows 7 ask over and over if ytou trust IE 8, At least once confirmation, and then it should open it but no----

Windows 7 was not tested well and I was a sucker a gain- its slow tith reorgznizing files with videos - its intermminably slow- SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH Windows XP but my system was slow no matter what I did and the discs were damages so I just said I 'll upgrade- BIG MiSTAKE IT SUCKS(its 430 am- i can barealy type)

Anyway how do you take owenrship. ITS NOT EVEN INTUITIVE.

Another ridiculous thing is windows 7 doesnt even allow you to make afile in the z drive you can put stuff in -
:dontknow: IT doesnt recognize it, its locked, or it makes it and files are supposed to be saved in it- but there not

Microsoft took the oppositie tact with W7 where they guarded the PC from its own user.

Just makes me pissed off- and not want to use it - and realize the MS made another bad product with major bugs.

I keep looking for an update to address these problems- bit no.

ANY IDEAS?

Ken

 

[mrdibbler]

Can someone PLEASE answer how to do the original question?

I find it exasperating that people get on their high horse, about why or why not someone should actually do things on their PC, when it is their absolute right to do whatsoever they want, and they probably know what their doing in the first place.

Come on, someone out there must know how to give a program the right to make changes without that screen coming up everytime.

If you must know, my reason is that I have installed the local version of the Skillsoft course manager, so that I can do my MCTS course. Everytime I launch the player it comes up with that annoying nag screen. I don't want to switch off UAC for everything, I just want it to stop for one particular instance.

Thanks.