Why is Windows asking for system administrator privileges for running executables with “install” in their name?

Question

I am building a tool which allows to install an application into our simulator and it is called \'cl-install.exe\'. It really doesn\'t need any administrator privileges to r

Answer 1

If I remember correctly you can disable this behaviour the following way (quoted from Technet):

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click Run, type secpol.msc in the Open text box, and then click OK.

2. From the Local Security Settings console tree, click Local Policies, and then click Security Options.

3. Scroll down and double-click User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation.

4. Select the Disabled option, and then click OK.

5. Close the Local Security Settings window.

You may need to re-logon for the setting to take effect.