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How to install programs in a user's session without UAC prompting to approve changes to the device?

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Thursday, July 2, 2020 4:33 PM

We are trying to script the installation of a program on our user's Windows 10 computers.  The users are not administrators (or any other elevated privs) and are only members of the USERS group.  UAC is enabled on the computer and is set to the default settings.  The script runs the installer and we use the '/silent' switch so the user doesnt see or notice the install is taking place.  Unfortunately, UAC is being triggered to approve changes to the device, and the user is getting that prompt.  

Is there a way for us to run an installer silently in the background without the user noticing? Is there a way for us to interact with the UAC prompt in the background via a switch or command in the script?  How do admins install programs via Group Policy if the users are always going to get prompted to approve the installation's changes to the device?

Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated.  Thanks!

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Friday, July 3, 2020 7:59 AM

Hi，

Although disable UAC is the fatest way to solve this, but disable UAC can result in update issue and other unexpected problems, bring hidden danger to your computer.

Therefore, we don’t advise users disable it.

For your scenario, you’d like to eliminate UAC prompt for your specific programs without disable UAC, from our experience and search, this function cab be achieved by task scheduler, I think this link below can be used as a reference, please have a look.

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/run-uac-restricted-programs-without-the-uac-prompt/

Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Hope this can help you.

Best regards,

Daniel

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:50 AM

Hi,

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Really appreciated your understanding!

Best Regards,

Daniel

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