Smart UAC

It would really improve UAC if it had some "smarts". Once a user explicitly
approves a privilege elevation, especially if a password is typed in, the
security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
automatically, i.e. not prompt the user.

I am primarily a Windows user but have worked with Mac OS X and Linux and
this is consistent with their approach. I am a developer. I have worked for
Symantec and other security firms in the past.

It could be a checkbox on the prompt (default off), that inhibits UAC prompt
for 5 minutes or so and automatically elevates permissions (doesn't leave
permissions elevated, they return to user mode but elevates when needed)

If it is possible to determine "related" requests (e.g. for a particular
install) there could be an option for elevating all requests or just
"related" requests.

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Oopsie,

the following "the
> security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
> automatically, i.e. not prompt the user. "
should read
"the security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
automatically, i.e, not prompt the user, for a fixed period of time."

The time mechanism should be secure so malware cannot extend it indefinitely.
The time delay should not be modifiable or configurable to avoid malware
reprogramming.

I am comfortable with between a min of 5 to max of 15 minutes


"johngardner58" wrote:

> It would really improve UAC if it had some "smarts". Once a user explicitly
> approves a privilege elevation, especially if a password is typed in, the
> security mechanism should automatically elevate subsequent requests
> automatically, i.e. not prompt the user.
>
> I am primarily a Windows user but have worked with Mac OS X and Linux and
> this is consistent with their approach. I am a developer. I have worked for
> Symantec and other security firms in the past.
>
> It could be a checkbox on the prompt (default off), that inhibits UAC prompt
> for 5 minutes or so and automatically elevates permissions (doesn't leave
> permissions elevated, they return to user mode but elevates when needed)
>
> If it is possible to determine "related" requests (e.g. for a particular
> install) there could be an option for elevating all requests or just
> "related" requests.
>
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> This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the
> suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I
> Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this
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> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...unts_passwords