I've had to quote this to co-workers enough over the last 6 years that it should probably be tattooed on my forehead at this point See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa511445.aspx#elevationgl specifically the section titled "To eliminate unnecessary elevation:"
also see http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa368772.aspx as it has deployment specific guidelines. Palbinder Sandher Software Platform Engineer T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the <Virtual Environment>** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -----Original Message----- From: John M. Wright [mailto:wright.joh...@gmail.com] Sent: 06 September 2012 15:26 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] windows guidelines reference on elevated permissions Rob, You've mentioned a few times the windows guidelines stating a process (such as a burn MBA) shouldn't elevate until it's needed. (see quote below from another thread). I'd like to bring this to the attention of my product owner. Can you provide a link to the applicable windows guidelines text? Rob Mensching wrote: (July 21, 2001 Re: Manifest for Burn Bootstrapper) 1. That is not the recommended way to deal with UAC from Windows. You're > supposed to display UI and only elevate when the user does an action that > requires it. This is how the Windows Installer behaves. You're also more > likely to ensure that the elevation prompt appears on top of everything > instead of stuck flashing in the task bar. Basically, much better user > experience all the way around (funny, how following Windows guidelines helps > > <smile/>). Thanks ~john ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
