Installing device drivers without Administrator privileges

Hi,

Is it possible to install a signed (or unsigned) device driver for virtual
network adapter without administrator privileges?

Thanks,
Gana

At least the "Load/Unload Device Drivers" privilege is necessary, which is
"administrator for PnP purposes".

UpdateDriversForPlugAndPlayDevices, though, requires the real admin rights
sometimes - was reported on this forum once.

Anyway - Windows is just not designed for non-admins to install software.
For instance, you must be the Power User to install any COM components.

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Maxim Shatskih, Windows DDK MVP
StorageCraft Corporation

http://www.storagecraft.com


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> No. This would be a major security breach if allowed, since drivers have
> the ability to take over the system and access data bypassing access
> controls.
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> <Gana> wrote in message news:...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Is it possible to install a signed (or unsigned) device driver for virtual
> > network adapter without administrator privileges?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Gana
> >
> >
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