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I have a set of public gaming PCs to take care of. Current issue is when it comes down to play any game. The game usually needs to be updated so windows prompts for admin password (UAC) in order to update it and play. I'd like to avoid this. I have several strategies in mind but i'd like some advice in which is the best way to proceed.
Note: Lowering UAC settings is out of question (currently set to max).
Note2: A game can be launched from different platforms such as Steam, Origin, Epic games, etc.
- Add UAC exception for a set of programs.
- Default launch of a program as administrator without UAC.
- Use task scheduler to update any necessary games on PC boot.
- Read in a forum that if the installation process is done using admin privileges, the game won't ask for admin password when needing to update. Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks in advance
sartox
Posted 2019-06-04T10:35:38.873
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Welcome to Super User. Don't ask multiple distinct questions in a single post. Please ask the registry question in another post. As for your UAC question, it suffers from the XY Problem. Instead of asking for advice on your proposed solutions, focus on stating your requirements and asking how to achieve them.
– I say Reinstate Monica – 2019-06-04T14:35:39.537I think the question is fine now. The problem is described clearly. OP has proposed some approaches, but it feels like they're open to other solutions as long as they meet requirements. – gronostaj – 2019-06-05T18:52:41.360